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TWO IN ONE / DOIS EM UM
Sera? the one underneath the layers (onion like) of the social demands who keep the 'real me' well looked after and protected deep inside: a creature that hides and remains intact from childhood...
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CARAOTAS / BLACK BEANS
Black beans a la Jenny. I've been meaning to post this one for I believe it was really, really tasty. You soak them overnight, boil them till tender (no salt) only laurel leaves while toss frying the...
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VOCACION DE TITERE / NO MORE
Sera que la gente se da cuenta de cuando se ha convertido en un titere? Y cuando uno de repente, viendo a su alrededor y todo lo que le sucede, se hace la luz y..... por mas que cueste uno se ve tal y...
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PMS ENLIGHTMENT / BEING HUMOROUS
I had an enlightment moment today when I realized that I have been in a permanent PMS state for years now............ there is nothing like identifying behaviour, specially yours and somehow understand...
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EXPRESSIONS/ART/TALENT/CREATIVITY
Nice beach stones turned into gold with a Chinese horoscope sign.The match boxes, such a nice activity to quiet the mind and get you to feel relaxed and even happy as you carefully created the base...
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LOVE, MARRIAGE, SAUDADES
Birthdays. I have always loved birthdays and I guess it is because I am so grateful to be a part of life. Life.....the very same that gets me into trouble. Today I celebrate the birth of a white blue...
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THE ART OF RECYCLING WATER
For the longest period of time, I have been waiting to get someone to help me install the proper rain slides, specially now that I even have a huge container. But.... no volunteers so far.I took this...
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DEDICATED TO NATE/ENTRECOSTO A LA JENNY
Ten days ago I prepared this dinner for the "happy huggers" and thought that this is something Nate would like to have a go at as it is so easy and invariably comes out right.Buy the spare ribs already...
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CREATIVE BIRTHDAY PRESENT
What can be fun to give someone that can afford most wishes? In my case, I normally sort this out by preparing some extravagant meal and it normally works wonders. But, I also like to think of the...
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LOQUATS CHUTNEY/EASTER EGG SUBSTITUTE
Happy Easter! and here is an original Easter egg for those who love chutney.I happen to have the loquats tree in the garden which works as inspiration, but, you can do the same. Boil the following...
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WICKET / UNIVERSITY AT 60
Here is beautiful wicket. She is now 6 months and is having a holiday with me. This little princess has taught me some new ways to look at situations and people.I never thought that what dog owners...
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PUPPY EYES/INTUITION/READING MINDS
It really is interesting if you've never had a dog, to learn how to read their mind, guess why they don't want to eat, feel tired or jumpy and, tap into their thinking (needs) by being intuitive and...
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DR PHIL/ GETTING A CHILD BACK ON TRACK
"Son, you're at an age where your choices affect you more than they affect us. Though Dad and I want to see you suceed and will always support you, we're talking about your dreams, not ours. So I am...
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Article 7
Could it be? Am I back writing in my Diary? it has been such a long time since I last posted something. It is December and a few days before one of those dates when a lot of people end up with...
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SMILE TO A NEW YEAR
A new year begins. I believe the best way to start a new year is with a smile, even though your heart may be broken.Life.............12 months go by and if we were to read (had we written) all that...
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LA DISTANCIA/EL SILENCIO/LOS FANTASMAS
Como explicar la distancia? los silencios inevitables que la distancia cria, los fantasmas almacenados en la mente ó, mejor dicho, en las mentes creativas que viajan sin fronteras, sin noción del...
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RECYCLING/TALENT, PAINT AND BRUSHES
If only I could relate to people in a similar way that I relate to brushes and the creation of paint effects.If only I could sing to friends and family well tuned as that I do when alone.If only I...
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LEARNING, A NEVER ENDING PROCESS
To learn or not to learn. This is a question alright. We seniors are confronted with this dilemma every time we need to learn something new which we don´t necessarily find easy to do.Persistence,...
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LIFE TODAY, AS FAST AS THE SEA WAVES?
What can I say? this picture shows me as I am today, two bellies instead of one. Head down, looking at the sand wondering where do I belong? The sea.... the sound, the beautiful waves, the...
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COOKING SKILLS/WISH TO LEARN
comidinhasI continue to be interested in what does it for youngsters today. In this case I am talking about the way they have no time to feed themselves properly with all of the work pressure.Here is...
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CUP CAKES / BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS
How can these small cakes have caused me sleepless nights?In the absence of therapy, I have to analyze my reactions and figure out why making these cup cakes represented such a scary challenge for...
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JENNY, RETURNING TO HER WRITING....
Life.... life simply happens. It can be overwhelming, slow, too fast, you may get into "overload mode", but.... what can I say? abandoning my blog? there was a reason, yes there was, but now? I guess...
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FITBIT / JAWBONE / WORKOUTS BACK TO BASICS
No secret to you all that I love cooking, having my meals, eat slowly, and, enjoy my wine.Growing older brings so much to those who feel well about aging gracefully. I am one of those: I happen to be...
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SENSUOUS WOMEN CAN
Sensuous women canuse such gift while cooking. I am so very sure of that. My peppers....... they are "something", and... I challenge you to do something about it: "make them" !Pick the red and...
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