Fig protection Hi all, How are you today? Have you planned something fun? Do you have something you are looking forward to? It's cold here in Texas. I know our cold is nowhere near what it could be elsewhere in the world or the US, but I have my fig
Tango update So far Tango is getting better. He has another followup in a week. Life is progressing, I am writing every day.
Sunday letter sick kitty Not a frugal week, had a vet visit this week. I took him in because of an open area, the vet tells me the upper respiratory infection he has is more worrisome. Now that open area is about triple the size. I am expecting him to need a surgery when
Studio Design If you have a room of your own, or a corner or a space, you probably know what you want in it. Do you have an idea of the size of the space. This space, width, height and length is a container to hold your soul. I don't
Sunday is funday Ok, that was cheesy, I admit it. However we had a good time today. It was another satisfying day walking in the park, enjoying the coffee shop and thrifting for fun and savings. Or spending if you want to be honest. I found a great decorating book that showed rooms
Another letter on Monday Hope everything is going well with you. I have been relaxing after a hectic week of travel and family. Wasn't really hectic, except if compared with a more typical week. I got more road food ideas, my brother-in-law packs a terrific cooler for road keto. We had cheese
snowy Sunday It's Sunday again. It's a beautiful cold day at my mom's place. I am enjoying family and friends. I am very happy to feel like I can travel again, although two long trips in two months is more than I usually want to do.
Monday Menu I love seafood. I like it cooked delicately with melted butter on the side. I usually don't make a heavy sauce and even my homemade tartar sauce is used with a light touch. I used to use the fake crab, but it is too processed for my diet,
Sunday Ramblings Dear friends, It's been a terrific week. I enjoyed my work, when I am in charge, I feel that I am taking care of everyone. It's a juggling act of balancing the needs of patients, versus staff, versus doctors and the rest of them (bosses, lol)
Sunday Ramblings The full moon this week was gorgeous, I am superstitious about full moons and people though. The hospital was a crazy place all week. I worked a bit extra and I am definitely ready for the holiday. My work doesn't pay for holiday time, I just get the
The traveling ketovore You are on the road. Perhaps flying, perhaps driving, maybe you live in an RV or you are camping on your trip. You need to eat. You prefer to stay in your lane- you eat a special diet and you don't need the issues that occur if you
Sunday letter Vegas Hi, How was your week? Have you done something fun? Do you have something you are looking forward to? Are you taking good care of yourself? I had more fun than I could handle! I had to take breaks from the events of my conference to unwind and un-people. There
Vegas musings We made it. I first asked Frank to go to this event almost two years ago. We are here. 20Booksto50K. It's about writing, publishing your writings and the business of being a writer. There are some workshops on story=writing etc. A lot about how to publish, how
Travel and food When traveling, food can be problematic when you follow a plan. My plan is gluten free plus predominantly low-carb and keto. I am also on a budget which doesn't play well on the strip in Vegas. What's a frugalista to do? Start with a plan and
Sunday musings on Monday night Hi, How are you doing? I got distracted yesterday so I am writing my letter today. I am decluttering lately. I love my stuff. Really love my stuff. Too much stuff though. I found a book called decluttering at the speed of life. The author has a theory that just
Menu Monday I am far behind on what I want to do. I need a quick menu plan for this week Monday Burger night, fritatta with leftovers for my working days Tuesday Cod. Cooked with herbs, onions and diced tomatoes. with a salad. Wednesday Chili verde, Texas style. No beans. lots of
Frugal Friday MMI Main Money Intention I have been listening to a YouTube video about frugalness. I have a trip planned and this phrase describes my focus lately. I never would have come up with the phrase myself but it fits. I am adopting it. I have an intention to set once
Meaty Monday I have pantries on my brain. I love a stocked pantry. I have a few reasons I like pantries. I grew up in the country, when it snowed, it could be days before you were able to leave the farm to go to town. If you didn't have
Sunday Letters Hi my friend, How is your week going? Are you living your dream? Do you know what your dream is? I am steering towards my dream life every day. It's like a dance, two steps forward, a twirl, half turn and a bow! I am getting a little
Meaty Monday I am going to use this photo as a jumping off point for a meal this week. I will cook cod in a garlicky butter sauce with some pepper flakes, just a sprinkling, I don't like things to hot. I will add sprinklings of smokes paprika, a light
Sunday letters Hi, It's Sunday again. As usual, I am enjoying life to the fullest. The secret park was full of people this weekend. The air was brisk, it was in the low 50's when we arrived. I was wearing new boots to see how they would handle
Meaty Monday- Stir fry Stir fry options Start with your choice of meat, today this is chicken, cut up one boneless skinless chicken breast (for ease of cooking, you could cut up one breast into strips) per person. Use any bones and skin for broth Choose up to 2 cups of low carb veggies
Sunday letters Dear friend, I hope you are well, I am thinking of you! Let me know how life has been. I am doing great. I am very happy with my choice to become semi-retired. You might think I would be bored with having five days to fill. I have lists of
