I ducked my head to avoid the sneeze guard and scooped out a robust serving of steamed cabbage and shrimp. Before I could replace the spoon, the female owner of the Chinese restaurant stopped by to chat. “Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet?†she said. I tilted my overflowing plate to keep the cucumbers from skydiving to the… Read More
The Year That Was
It’s been a crazy week, but then what is a normal week? I don’t remember. When time is short and inspiration even in shorter supply take a look at the following slide show put together by the Women’s Professional Group. Listening to our inner-wisdom, taking chances, and believing that __________(fill in blank) is possible launches us to our higher selves…. Read More
Holidaze
Today as I pumped gas into my car the nozzle bit at my skin with its frozen metal, and snow pellets pelted my eyes like the BB guns forewarned in my youth. It was windy, it was grey, and it was making me wish I had opted for a warmer coat as I left the house. The gas station, in… Read More
Perches In The Soul
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering ‘it will be happier’…†― Alfred Tennyson In the newly released film, Catching Fire, Donald Sutherland’s character, President Snow, hisses all hope must be dashed. He contends the only way to keep the Districts slavishly supplying the Capitol is to keep the people in ignorance and fear. It turns… Read More
Remember To Be Thankful
Parking lots stuffed with cars waiting to enter, park, and exit, billow exhaust and remind me of creatures struggling to breath in our frigid holiday air. People walk to and fro laden with grocery bags, overflowing carts, and distracted children. Their faces display mixed emotions. I see, or at least interpret, happiness, frustration, grumpiness, and calm. Many people are on… Read More
How Swede Is It
Stepping into the Swedish Crown Bakery in Anoka, Minnesota, is like stepping into a hybrid of Grandma’s house. There are huge convection ovens, and huge tubs of flours and sugars, and huge mixers that Grandma never had. However, and here is where Grandma enters the picture, there are authentic ingredients lining the shelves and refrigerators. Real butter, fresh eggs, whole… Read More
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