The rhythm of my days are stretched taut like an overwrought violin. I have bitten off more than I can chew this time. The moments of calm within the cacophony of "Must Do's" are scarce, but tantalizing. Sometimes I don't recognize myself cloaked in stress overdrive. When the world stops spinning -by snuffling my nose into my 7 year old daughter's round cheek of bliss, or, threading my fingers through my son's golden hair, I am reminded to breathe - and to be here, in the here and now. These two, these s... read more »
For those that gave up meat for Lent or those that don't ever eat meat we are doing a special Meatless Monday post today- Wednesday. It is a great easy pasta recipe that I make quite often for my vegetarian friends. Try it tonight for your Meatless Monday Meal. 1 (16 oz package of pasta- I like farfalle pasta but any kind isfine) 2 roma tomatoes diced 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup of fresh parmesan cheese 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves cut into pieces Salt and Pepper Bring a large pot of salted wa... read more »
With the opening of the new EYE film museum, a decades long wish of Dutch film fans is fulfilled. "Finally, film has a museum it deserves," director Sandra den Hamer told Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool. "Finally we can see the Continue reading read more »
What is the first word that KIKO uttered? As I remember it right, he canbaby talkas early as four months old. The sound of his voice seemingly making a lot of sense already. Check out this post : http://arimaraykd.blogspot.com/2009/12/lights-camera-action.html He looked like he's interacting with me in his own baby way. Although I knew then that he could hardly understand me, what a GOOD LISTENER he then was. Now at 2 years and 10 months old, he hardly speaks clear yet but we somehow comprehend the wo... read more »
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Obviously, with 3 Boys my choice for the letter B had to be Brothers. I was an only child for the first 10 and 1/2 years of my life, then my baby brother, Zachary, came along. Hes 21 years-old now but hell always be my baby brother. Zach and I arent nearly as close as I would like us to [...] read more »
Mom and I watched conference again today! It was so good! Mom says that from now on, she and I need to have FHE. I am so excited! See how much fun we are?! read more »
This is my youngest grandchild D.D. He is such a happy go lucky guy. We have taken to playing peek-a-boo. He hides. I hide. Laughter abounds. Even upside down. Big smile. read more »
In this world, relationship matters. However, challenging times can come in at the most unexpected moment where Bellevue counselor plays a big role to keep the family together. Once you are committed to it, it is important to nourish and nurture it with love, patience and understanding. The road may not be easy but if [...] read more »
