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Book Review: SARK has a new book: Succulent Wild Love

February 5, 2016May 12, 2016 by Karen, posted in author, books, family, Life's too short to read bad books, no fear, relationships, writing

I am writing today about the new book SUCCULENT WILD LOVE by SARK and Dr John Waddell. SARK’s books are lovely, bold, and vibrant celebrations, and this collaboration is no different. It’s as visually gorgeous, vibrant, and engaging as all of her prior offerings. In the past, she has written about being soulfully single and … Continue reading Book Review: SARK has a new book: Succulent Wild Love

My first 100 Days of Grace

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 by Karen, posted in Angels, family, friends, good grief, He and me, Meditation

I was wondering once again this past Sunday why the heck I had chosen Grace to be my word--or more accurately, Grace had chosen me to be its person --this year. Brave, my word last year, was a great word! A word you can sink your teeth into! Get your mind around! Get a grip on! Grace … Continue reading My first 100 Days of Grace

Life’s short

January 17, 2016January 17, 2016 by Karen, posted in family, good grief

So, this year there will be a February 29th. This is significant for me because my mother died on February 29th in 1996, 20 years ago. We sort of joked about how kind it was for her to pick a day that only comes once every four years so we wouldn't have to be sad every … Continue reading Life’s short

Tidying up food, continued

October 3, 2015October 8, 2015 by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, books, family, Karen's Kitchen, Pantry Project, shopping

Some of the side benefits that have come from my Tidying Up Food project: I have straightened up my pantry. I know exactly what I have for food in my house right now. I did not go buy another bottle of (whatever, insert food item here) because I knew I had one already on the … Continue reading Tidying up food, continued

Tidying up food

October 3, 2015October 3, 2015 by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, books, family, Karen's Kitchen, Pantry Project, Travel

I have only been taking baby steps with my The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo book since I did the clothing category. I am motivated, but I haven't had an uninterrupted block of time to tackle the next category (books) yet. Well, that's my excuse, anyway. Since then, I have been scrutinizing other areas … Continue reading Tidying up food

Message from Mom

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 by Karen, posted in Angels, family, good grief, He and me

So I had a visit last night from my mother. She died in 1996. She visited me in a dream. She was wearing a long white dress that was cinched in at the waist with a sash that I think was also white. I should note that she never dressed like that in real life. … Continue reading Message from Mom

We joined them

June 26, 2015June 27, 2015 by Karen, posted in Angels, family, local fun, Metaphysical healing, teens

We saw the sign last week, inviting us to join them for a concert, and after some maneuvering of the work schedule, join them we did. What a good decision my daughter and I made. The performances were amazing. Men and women of all different ages and backgrounds took turn standing up on the stage … Continue reading We joined them

Italian birthday cake, 2015

June 7, 2015June 10, 2015 by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, baking, family, italian, quest for the best, recipes

My family of origin had some family traditions, but they were few. One that has made it to the present is the Italian Rum Cake birthday cake tradition. My brother's birthday and mine are about a month apart. We both love Italian Rum Cakes. My family? His family? Um, not so much. Okay, they hate … Continue reading Italian birthday cake, 2015

Missing my mother

May 10, 2015May 10, 2015 by Karen, posted in Adult children, Angels, family, good grief

It's Mother's Day, and I am missing my mother. My mother died. Nineteen years ago. Sometimes I am embarrassed by the tears that can suddenly overtake me when I realize that I am still missing her so much. Really? At almost 53 years old? Really. Sometimes the emotion sneaks up on me so fast and … Continue reading Missing my mother

Disney

April 10, 2015April 10, 2015 by Karen, posted in family, no fear, teens, Travel

I went to Disney once before, in 1989 (or thereabouts). There was one ride I wanted to go on then: Space Mountain. I have no idea why, but I was fixated on it. When we got there, the first thing I did was ask where that ride was and, guess what? Space Mountain was CLOSED. … Continue reading Disney