FANZY GLOVES TO GET THE JOB DONE
If only we could get a pair of gloves for each situation we handle in life.... that would be just grand. You see, these gloves will prevent water going in your sleeves and if anyone rings your bell...
View ArticleSTEP DANCING IN MY KITCHEN/VEGETARIAN
Amazing what a single sweet potatoe can do to get me inspired to prepare a yummy lunch. It did take some step dancing to get this going and I'll try to explain why.Sweet potatoe cooked and mashed for...
View ArticleCaleidoscopio / reading a new book
.....porque cada pessoa se parece com um caledoscopio que muda de forma em funcao de quem a olha e donde e olhada, por muito que mantenha sempre os mesmos elementos que, agrupados, criam os esbocos com...
View ArticleTWO 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...
View ArticleCARAOTAS / 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...
View ArticleVOCACION 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...
View ArticlePMS 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...
View ArticleEXPRESSIONS/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...
View ArticleLOVE, 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...
View ArticleTHE 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...
View ArticleDEDICATED 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...
View ArticleCREATIVE 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...
View ArticleLOQUATS 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...
View ArticleWICKET / 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...
View ArticlePUPPY 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...
View ArticleDR 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...
View ArticleArticle 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...
View ArticleSMILE 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...
View ArticleLA 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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