So much has been happening that I haven’t had the time to post. A lot of family dynamics good and bad. Busy and a reluctance to bore you lol!
Musically, I’ve been creating more content for my YouTube channel- Shorts have been fun to create as well. You’ll find a variety of content including my home life, cooking/ baking endeavors and my pet besties.
I have chosen to create content because, it’s fun! I love experimenting with special effects and music. Another artful and creative outlet that keeps my mind busy.
Please check out my channels! Leave me a message while you’re there! Hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season ❤️.
My good friends and I celebrated a gal who has been a true friend to me in good times and in bad. Her birthday was an awesome reason to get together! We had a very nice lunch. A woman who has been my friend for about 18 years, hosted our get together. I was asked to put together and bring a pasta salad. I haven’t made a large gathering dish for a while! This was the first get together we have had in two years. Covid has kept many from getting together to celebrate things. I am so glad that we did! It was great to see these good friends. We even made a craft together. An Easter Bunny decoration that will remind me every Easter, of my friends.
As anyone who cooks probably knows, a pasta salad is an easy recipe. Cutting everything in nice pieces takes the bulk of the time. I took some pics of my pasta salad.
Salami slices cut into quarters. Eggs, Pasta noodles and Honey Mustard dressing rather than mayonnaise. A bit lighter and more flavorful I think. I have used Vidalia Onion dressing before as well. Both are good! 2 packages of cooked noodles although, I didn’t use it all for my salad. I saved 1/3 of this for my spaghetti sauce I had leftover from the day before.Diced red and yellow bell peppers.A can of medium sized pitted black olives. You can cut whatever cheese you choose! I chose orange rind Munster. I would have preferred Pepper Jack cheese but I decided to play it safe with a mild softer cheese.I cut my yellow and red tomatoes in half for a more delicate bite. Red onions are pretty and the perfect flavor for this complete salad. I take a fork and pull it down the length of the cucumber cover the whole circumference. I cut them into halves.This just makes the salad more appealing. Tossed with salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, Parsley and Paprika to taste! I kept this, for us. I took this 6- pounds of pasta salad to the event. The salad was a hit and I’m always thrilled to be asked to bring something to a pot luck ❤️. Here is a pic of the Bunny craft we made. Very simple, all pre-cut. We just painted, designed and constructed the bunny. It was so much fun! Now we have a memory at Easter of our lunch with the ladies! Love them and, I love this❤️.
Rainbows are indeed one of my favorite illusions… They inspire hopefulness! I always wish on rainbows when I see them.
I’ve had an opportunity to take some quiet time to enjoy my kids, grandkids and my hopes for them! I’m still playing cheerleader as Mom’s usually are. Everyone needs a cheerleader or even a whole cheerleading squad! Encouraging the good in people and situations is where I tend to focus. It’s easy to hear, see and speak the bad. I’m trying not to go there in my mind. A personal challenge this week. Im putting my rose colored glasses back on. It is what I want to see in and of this world!
Clarice has become more trusting and loving in her 12 years of life. She used to be terrified of people. Love heals all creatures I think.
My cat Edward has been having a health issue that I’ve been giving him an antibiotic for twice daily. We are at nearly two weeks of medication that seems torturous for him! Makes me sad to have to force feed him meds out of a syringe. He still loves me! He must have a sense that I’m trying to help him?
He must be feeling better. I haven’t seen him climb a tree in a very long time! Britt and my G-son Tom. Hard to believe he’s learning to drive! He’s my oldest G-kid. I had a lovely lunch out with these lovelies! Fun! We had lunch where my daughter Delcee is executive server. It’s fun to see her in action. She’s excellent with customer service. A hard working gal with years of experience… Humble, sweet and kind. Kicking butt in life with her kids being her main focus… I’m so proud of both of these successful gals! They are nice people who love their families wholeheartedly ❤️.Here they are together…I took a few minutes to create this ticky tacky, but colorful centerpiece for my kitchen table. I love a little bit of color, ok a lot of color. I think we need color in our lives since our lives still feel a bit muted.
Speaking of muted, I hope you will unmute your volume settings and hop on over to my YouTube channel.
for this recent cover video I’ve posted to YouTube. Here’s the link. ▶️ Praying For Time Cover .
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I took a whole 2 days in a row to practice and put together 6 new YouTube videos for my channel. It’s fun to be a creator although I haven’t hit their strict metrics for any opportunityto monetize my channel. I haven’t appreciated the fact that although I get many views per month, I haven’t been found eligible to prosper on YouTube. Anyway, it was a terrific feeling to be back to playing and being authentic me!
Here are the new video links to be found on my YouTube channel…
It really was a wonderful spirit filled day yesterday!
Yesterday was spirit day at school for this one…For recognition of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedies. It’s hard to believe that it has been this long. What a horrible day for all who were alive during this time! Awwww my condolences for all of those who were lost and, for the people that miss them. A moment in history that we will never forget!
Filling my days and nights with domesticity. Not that it is appreciated. You know the saying, no good deed goes unpunished? People pleasing doesn’t serve me well here! Neither do old notions, and family dynamics. Living with an angry person for many years, takes a toll. I could never have imagined how difficult marriage could be… I’ve reached a point within myself that I realize that I’m not able to succeed in this job. It’s a losing proposition. You can’t change people. They are who they want to be. When they impose their anger on you for the most ridiculous things, it’s time to do something else! I didn’t sign up for being a punching bag. Verbal or physical, it doesn’t matter, I’m out! I’ve been out for a long time. I removed myself in spirit, long ago! I’ve held up my obligations to the family and it’s been an all consuming job. I’ve done the best that I can. I get up every day and I say, “I’m going to do the best that I can with this day!” I can hear Dr. Phil say, “How’s that working for ya?”
I got that off of my chest. I wrote this song some years ago, and I’m still sitting in the same vantage point.
My daughter moved into her first apartment. She and 3 of her besties. She is starting her sophomore year at ASU. I’m hoping for the best for her as it is a lot of responsibility for all of these kids! She has resumed her job working at a campus Starbucks. She will be busy this year!
My furniture has blankets on it because my border collie jumps on it lol. Her nails could rip the heck out of it. I love fall colors! I decorate for all of the seasons but I think fall, is my favorite.My cat boy loves to watch me craft. He is great company ❤️! For my dining room table.Pumpkin Pie is one of my favorite pies to make. I am a pumpkin spice lover. The colors and flavors of fall make me smile!
What would the notion of fall be without Pumpkin Pie? So, I made one. We have had a real monsoon season here in Phoenix this summer! A lot of storms and rain. I’m glad for all of this weather. I have enjoyed the thunder storms!
The kids bought me flowers for Mother’s Day. A beautiful bouquet! It is still blooming, a week later!
My daughter Zoe’s birthday was on Friday. Our family friend brought these lovely tulips. These pretty little flowers were given to me from my neighbor. I watched her kitty cat last weekend while she went out of town. What a sweet a precious feline. I love my new cat friend! My neighbor is a sweet lady as well. Mother’s Day-dinner out was a very nice meal out and I had great companions! Love my daughters! A lovely celebration…Zoe wanted Indian food. It is her favorite dinner out. We have a place that we frequent locally here called Chennai in Chandler AZ. Oh my goodness it is always delicious. The service is great and we always have a good experience! When the staff heard that this was my daughter’s birthday pick restaurant, they gave her a complimentary dessert. It was beautiful and oh so sweet…Our local Safeway made this cake. Absolutely perfect! For the price, you can’t beat the quality. I think the decorator did an exceptional job❤️. Loved everything about this cake! White cake, chocolate buttercream filling and white buttercream frosting.
It’s starting to get pretty hot here in Phoenix. The intense sun is taking over the valley. My power walk/ jogs are getting hotter! By 8:30 when I’m finished with my jog, it’s already in the 80’s with intense morning sun. In the 16 years I’ve lived in Phoenix, I’ve noticed a difference in the level of heat intensity. They say that at some point, Phoenix will be uninhabitable! I believe it. We had a record breaking number of days last year over 110 degrees. Ugh…
If I could afford California living, I’d go back in a heartbeat! I would probably live in Paso Robles again. The gloom of summer fog along the coast yet a half hour drive gets you there.., Housing prices, water, taxes and gasoline… who can afford to live in California?
I spent hours cleaning the pollen and tree debris in the yard. Swept and swept the patio … Nobody even came out to the patio lol!
I’m off to get my second Pfizer Covid shot today. I have heard from a lot of people that I know, the 2nd one is tough. Oh geezzzzzzz… I’m looking forward to being fully vaccinated and finished with the constant reminder of Covid-19. I’m late in getting the vaccine. Probably you have already been through this process?
I spent a few hours in my new music space this week. I posted a few new videos from this practice session… Here are the new links…
*Never give up on your dreams and your passions. Even if your dreams don’t chase you back! Keep dreaming and being authentic you. Maybe, it will keep you sane or drive you insane lol! Have a great week❤️!
Hi! Hope you are well and getting through this stagnant period of time… The waiting for life to return to normal is very hard for some of us. Others seem to be better at just living. In my family, I have a daughter and her family of four kids who seem to be out there living life almost normally! In fact, my oldest G-kid, is playing in his first high school football game tonight!
Another daughter, has a 10 month old baby and is being very careful. She stays home mostly and limits what her older kids can do. She does however have a serving job which puts her out there in public with many people. She was very sick in December and delivered her baby amidst coughing fits. I was as well right along with her and the rest of her family. We think we all had it through the holidays.
My youngest daughter, an ASU freshman who isn’t reckless but yet trying to live in a dorm. She’s been surrounded by Covid-19 as all of her roommates tested positive. She has remained Covid-19 free! Actually, we are pretty sure that we already had it last year as well. She actually was terribly sick last November. Although early, we are pretty sure she had Covid-19.
The youngest, my 9 year old granddaughter, started in person learning last week! She rides the bus to school with her mask on. I am really hoping that in person learning can be successful and continue throughout the school year. It has been a long and challenging 6-7 months of no friends and online learning for her! I see and feel the loneliness she has endured during the online learning process. She seems to be very happy being with her peers in a classroom setting. Even if it isn’t quite the same…
Waiting for the school bus… Luna and I wait with her.Luna is getting so tall! She is 5 months old now and we completed all 3 sets of shots. Now she walks with me almost every day! Don’t let the sad face fool you, she loves to get out and go for walks!I love fall. It isn’t cool here yet but mornings are pretty nice. I’m glad to have somewhat cooler temps to walk in! Still too hot for patio dwelling.
I took an opportunity that I had to revisit my music! I was actually able to create a few new videos for my YouTube channel. Here are some links…
If you like anything you hear, please subscribe to my YouTube channel! Your support means a whole lot to me as I’m a small fish in a very big YouTube sea! Drop me a comment if you have a minute. I always write back!
Who else has had it with sheltering in place? I’m so sad to see that we still have sooooo many new cases of this virus everywhere! I see no leveling off, in fact, more and more cases then we initially had! I’m disheartened by looking at the numbers state by state. I understand the economic need to reopen the country and each state. It doesn’t seem possible health wise to do so. It’s getting really hot here in Phoenix. Today may yet reach 108 degrees by 5:00 pm.
Taco Feast with Flan for dessert. I made taco omelettes for breakfast with some leftover meat, onion, cilantro, cheese, homemade guacamole, salsa and sour cream. It was a hit!
Flan although not completely from scratch, I did have to cook it lol. Hey a shortcut here and there… Nobody needs to know😊. I spent an afternoon moving my canned goods from the garage shelving to this indoor space. It’s getting too hot to store even canned food in the garage..
I haven’t played my keyboard for about 10 days. My studio space has been taken over by a home office. Even if I could make space, I need to keep the house quiet for work and kids online remote learning. So I keep extremely busy doing household chores. Inside and outside. Last week I walked about 20 miles in 7 days… I have worked on organizing projects to plenty of homemade meals!
Housing birds nests again. Every spring a bird family raises babies in this lantern! I cut my own bangs… my hair is so long now, the longest I’ve ever had it. I wear it up most of the time because it’s too much to style it most days! I gave Amelia a shoulder length bob hair cut as well. I even cut my dogs hair lol…
Restless as the day is long. I’m chomping at the bit to get back to what I love to do! Meanwhile, please Wait For Me -YouTube Cover Video
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