Recharge your batteries

We all have busy lives. We are chasing dreams and living life to the fullest. Today I realized that sometimes we have to slow things down and take time for ourselves.

Instead of going ninety miles an hour, do something that recharges you. Whether that be watching a movie, listening to music or going for a walk. Take the time to give back to yourself, my friends. You deserve it.

Congrats Mr. Caleb Warnock

My writing teacher and friend had published another fine read. Mr. Caleb Warnock wrote a book entitled,
Backyard Winter Gardening: Vegetables Fresh and Simple, in Any Climate Without Artificial Heat or Electricity the Way It's Been Done for 2,000 Years.

The thing that works so perfectly with Caleb's books is that they are easy to understand. I know nothing about winter gardening but with his instructions I wanted to tackle this task. Here is the link for the book.http://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Winter-Gardening-Vegetables-Electricity/dp/1462110940/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1378858941&sr=1-1&keywords=caleb+warnock

Mr. Warnock has a bunch of other books available. One of them is written with another writing friend, Melissa Richardson and it is called, The Art of Baking with Natural Yeast: Breads, Pancakes, Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls and Muffins.


I've been looking at the Backyard Winter Gardening while recovering from my surgery. I am way excited to get this book signed. Congrats Mr. Warnock. I am rooting you on the way.

*If you are into poetry, Mr. Warnock has a fabulous poetry challenge on his blog. Here is the link.http://calebwarnock.blogspot.com/2013/09/poetry-challenge-2013-useful-question.html

Robin J. Edmundson's recipe book and Jacob Dunn's Shadowhero series

Fall is the perfect time to start baking. Okay, I will not be baking because I nearly burn down the kitchen every time I try but here something that you might find interesting.  One of our friends has published a recipe book called A Simple Jar of Jam: 180+ recipes & variations for jam using low sugar pectin. 

Robin J. Edmundson, from the blog at www.rurification.com, always has interesting things that she creates. I am so excited to read this recipe bookhttp://www.etsy.com/listing/152284911/cookbook-a-simple-jar-of-jam


Also, another writer that I have mad respect for has published a great read. Jacob Dunn writes novels that always make me think. His Shadowhero series is one that I couldn't get enough of and I had to share it with y'all. http://www.amazon.com/Shadowhero-Parts-I-III-ebook/dp/B00E8HYGB0/

Facing the unknown in life

We all have lessons to learn in life; mine is that I am not in control. Right now, I am still in the throes of healing from a surgery. For some reason, my body just doesn't want to heal. I've faced 2 infections, fluid accumulation and just over all pain.

Maybe you have been in a similar situation where you have no control over the outcome. It's scary, difficult and kind of thrilling. We learn the most when we are in these types of situations. May we all have the chance to face the unknown and learn from it.

Janiel's take on the Royal baby

Our very own Janiel wrote a hysterical post on the royal baby. I had to share this link because personally I am all for naming the royal baby, "Prince George Michael Gandalf Elton Hagrid Downton Posh Doctor-Who Cumberbatch," just as Janiel suggested.

 http://www.janielmiller.com/2013/07/righteously-judging-the-royals.html

Setbacks and surgery

It has not even been 2 months since I had my surgery and today I go back under the knife. The doctor is worried about infection. Complications and setbacks are a part of life. They teach us to be stronger and they show us our strength. For me, this summer has been full of lessons, hard devastating lessons. This summer has also been beautiful. My family, my fave gnome girls and friends like you have gotten me through this trying time.

Thank you for being there for me, I'm grateful for you!

I tripped trying to get to the ice cream truck

A week before my surgery I decided to throw caution to the wind-I would do whatever my heart contented (as long as it was legal, of course.)  Not but 2 minutes after I made this decision the ice cream truck rolled by my condo.

Let's just say, I got a little too excited. I barreled down the stairs and flew out the door. I moved faster than all the children. I was moving so fast that I totally forgot that me and pavement don't mix well together.

Yep, I got skinned knee and gravel in my hair but it was totally worth it. Live in the moment, my friends. It's a total rush.