It’s a beautiful day, and I’m thankful for a whole lot of stuff. What about y’all? I’ve got coffee…and a few groceries. I think we’re having chili for supper, because I’ve got the stuff to make that. My hubs is the freaking cutest. He’s smart and kind, too, and a good kisser. He’s hard workingContinue reading “Thankful today.”
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Low Carb Quest / Egg Salad
I’m off carbs, right?! I haven’t bitten anyone yet, and I’m in a decidedly good mood, all things considered. I made this Egg Salad recipe I found on Pinterest yesterday, and today I’m having the leftovers. If you like egg, if you ever need a potato salad substitute, or if you need a side dishContinue reading “Low Carb Quest / Egg Salad”
Opportunities, PTSD & Vikings: Day After Surgery
I remember thinking people would probably send carnations. We would probably receive a “Get Well Soon” flower delivery or two. Keith would wake up groggy and be in some pain. He would have sutures and a surgery wound to deal with, and he would be sore. It would take time to get his gut workingContinue reading “Opportunities, PTSD & Vikings: Day After Surgery”
Opportunities, PTSD & Vikings: Surgery Eve
August 9, 2015, was a Sunday. We packed a bag or two to head to the hospital early on Monday morning. Keith completed all the pre-surgery protocols the week prior, so he was ready. Check-in would be bright and early. Keith’s colon cancer (adenocarcinoma) was discovered at a “routine” colonoscopy. I use quotation marks becauseContinue reading “Opportunities, PTSD & Vikings: Surgery Eve”
“It Must Be Nice” & Other BS
So Keith and I had maybe a thousand dollars to our names (including what was in piggy banks and the couch cushions) when we started our service company in 2010. Keith gave up a steady job with paid insurance, and we had a little boy and a little baby girl at the time. I hadContinue reading ““It Must Be Nice” & Other BS”
Opportunities, PTSD, and Vikings
On or about this day 6 years ago, July 2015, Keith and I were standing in the front yard when the gastro doctor called. They found colon cancer in Keith after a routine colonoscopy, probably Stage 2, and it had to come out. It was hot outside. We were bewildered. Surgery was in order. AContinue reading “Opportunities, PTSD, and Vikings”
Avacado Toast
I like avocado ok, I guess. I like toast. But why is avocado toast a thing? You’re telling me a few “cool” people ordered avocado toast, and everybody else had to jump on that bandwagon? Besides the “cool” people, do you think the people who started eating it, too, actually like it or just chokeContinue reading “Avacado Toast”
Let yourself go?
What do y’all think it means if you’ve “let yourself go”? Are you eating ice cream straight from the carton, curled up on the couch in sweats, most weekends? Girl. Took a shower…maybe yesterday? Sister. Wear your husband’s old, holey softball tournament tshirt and faded leggings…with Uggs… to the grocery store? Sweet Friend. We doContinue reading “Let yourself go?”
Creating Peace, Love & Joy #3
All week, I’m working to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. So far, I’ve told you about two… > I turned off my email notifications.> I set a timer and focus. Today’s effort to create peace, love, and joy is tricky… I’mContinue reading “Creating Peace, Love & Joy #3”
Creating Peace, Love & Joy #2
I’m working this week to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. Yesterday, I told you about the first one… I turned off my email notifications. It’s actually working! I feel less inundated with work (it’s still there but it’s not yelling atContinue reading “Creating Peace, Love & Joy #2”
Amanda Herring, Writer 