Suicide Prevention Starts with Awareness

Updated February 26, 2024 Suicide awareness is improving now, but for a long time it was something we didn't talk about. In fact for some people, it is still something they feel they can't talk about. I have experienced suicidal thoughts and have a daughter who has had them as well. It is something thatContinue reading "Suicide Prevention Starts with Awareness"

Copycat Cracker Barrel Brussel Sprouts n Kale Salad – Updated Version

Every summer we participate in a CSA (Community Sourced Agriculture). A local farmer sells "shares" of his crops each week. We get all kinds of wonderful veggies, and even some beautiful blackberries. One item we usually get in abundance is kale. (If you would like to find one near you, you can look here: https://www.localharvest.org/csa/)Continue reading "Copycat Cracker Barrel Brussel Sprouts n Kale Salad – Updated Version"

Aunt Edie’s Cucumber Salad

My husband's family is full of wealth of great recipes! His cousin sent me his mom, Aunt Edie's, recipe for this cucumber salad as a fabulous summer option. We like it with the vinaigrette, in part because then we can dip my husband's sourdough bread in it. :-)4-6 cucumbers2-3 tomatoes1 sweet onion If you likeContinue reading "Aunt Edie’s Cucumber Salad"

Let’s Remember Our Lost Loved Ones

     Many who have experienced the loss of someone close to them warned me, the firsts are the hardest. And they were, but the grief does not go away because time passes.      I am constantly fighting to make life as "normal" as possible. My kids need that. To tell you the truth, I probablyContinue reading "Let’s Remember Our Lost Loved Ones"