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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Prepping for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
I often spend time on Sunday evenings planning out the next week’s meals. I used to cook up food ahead or prepare freezer meals for the slow cooker on this day. However, meal planning has become very simple these past … Continue reading
Saturday Night at Roller City
I’ve definitely had a roller skating theme going on this weekend. Last night’s high school musical, Xanadu, had roller skating as a key element of the story. And this evening I ended up at Joplin’s Roller City with three of … Continue reading
High School Musical: Xanadu
I’ve been attending Carl Junction High School’s plays and musicals for 3 1/2 years, catching the fall and spring performances with grandson Dayan and daughter Elissa. Tonight I was excited about the premiere of Xanadu, a musical I have never … Continue reading
Empty Bowls
I have wanted to take part in the Empty Bowls event, hosted the last five years by Phoenix Fired Art, and yet every fall, it has slipped by me. I was determined not to miss this charitable event this time. … Continue reading
Cinnamon Baked Pears & Apples
With Thanksgiving coming up next week, I’ve been considering what to prepare. My son Nate and his wife Megan are graciously hosting Thanksgiving this year in their home. It’s been fun participating in group texts as everyone chimes in to … Continue reading
Movie Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
My granddaughter Aubrey has wanted to see this movie, based on previews we saw last summer at the theater. The film released at the end of September, and we almost missed it! I picked up my little movie buddy from … Continue reading
Supermoon Viewing Party
Tonight and tomorrow night, the sky holds a special treat for those who gaze east at sunset. November hosts a supermoon. My friend Georgia, who visited my backyard garden last night, chatting and dining around the fire pit, reciprocated this … Continue reading
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Friendship, Food & Fire
This incredibly beautiful fall day was perfect for spending time outdoors. I puttered in my backyard garden, trimming back spent flowers. Unlike this time last year, when we had already experienced a hard freeze, that is all that needed doing … Continue reading
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Steadley Salutes Veterans
In the middle of another busy day, what a privilege and joy this afternoon to pop into grandson Oliver’s school for a few minutes, to watch a Veteran’s Day tribute. I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to … Continue reading
Going Beyond 