Above: Jars of colorful spices [image source] I love to cook. I love it so much that not only do I cook nearly every day, but it actually causes me discomfort to eat food I didn’t prepare. Crazy I know. I read about cooking, I watch videos and I write as much as I can. …
The Positive Paradox
Recently things have been going, well, really good. After what felt like one drama after another, life has evened out and feels in balance. We moved to Miami like we had always wanted. Car drama is done. Our relationship is solid, and more importantly we are genuinely happy together. The kids are both entering a …
Food as an Expression of Love
The 14th was Valentine’s Day, when lovers old and new celebrated their love. Many celebrations included a special meal prepared by one lover for another. As an avid home cook, I subscribe to numerous cooking magazines and each one featured sumptuous recipes to woo with on Valentine’s Day. (I, on the other hand, didn’t cook …
Labor before Birth
I now have direct experience with the aftermath of a disaster, whether natural or man-made, what people face in these situations. Mine is a bit of both. The mold is the natural part which damaged my home and made me ill. The man-made part was the mold removal workers who piled my stuff randomly so …
The Fairness Myth
Recent events that have happened in my life have caused me to reflect on what I call the fairness myth in American culture. Americans live in a country where you can sue for almost anything, even ridiculous things like your coffee being too hot or your airline seat not being comfortable because you are too …
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