June 2021

Recipe of the Day: Orange Julius Smoothie

When I was a teenager, I sold Seafair Skipper Pins at the Seattle Center, home of the 1962 World’s Fair called Century 21. I usually ate lunch at the Food Circus and it was almost always KFC (a friend of mine worked there), a Yonny Yohnson’s green salad and an Orange Julius. I’d love toContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Orange Julius Smoothie”

Outfit of the Day: “Wearin’ next to nothing ’cause it’s hot as an oven”

TMI Tuesday: June 29, 2021 It’s All Good

1. What’s the most stressful thing in your life right now Right this very minute, it’s the heat. You may have heard that the Pacific Northwest is at the tail end of a heatwave. Heat doesn’t even describe it. We are known for being rainy, and right now, I crave that rain. My little townContinue reading “TMI Tuesday: June 29, 2021 It’s All Good”

Quora Question: Children’s Routines

A Quora Question and How I Answered It: What tips do you have for the kids’ routine chart? I personally would not do a routine chart, kid’s lives are too structured as it is and most kids don’t get to enjoy the freedom like I had when I was a kid. Even my own childrenContinue reading “Quora Question: Children’s Routines”

The Heat Is On

I have lived my entire life in Western Washington, and there is a good reason I stay here… the moderate climate. It’s not too hot, and it’s not too cold, and we have a nice variety of weather… some sunshine, a little snow, hail, wind, fog, and less rain than they have in Chicago. DespiteContinue reading “The Heat Is On”

Strawberry Moon

Strawberry Moon… isn’t that the name of wine from the 60s and 70s? No, I’m just a little confused. “The first full moon of summer 2021, also known as the Strawberry Moon, rises tonight (June 24), marking the last supermoon of the year. June’s full moon arrives Thursday (June 24) at 2:40 p.m. EDT (1940 GMT). Technically, the moonContinue reading “Strawberry Moon”

Racism in a Small Conservative Town

I live in a small, conservative town, a place I’ve lived in for 20 years. It’s near the town that my great-great-great-grandfather founded in the late 1880s. I knew it was a conservative Christian town when I moved here with 42 churches and one tavern. My neighborhood had 350 families; now, we have 800. MostContinue reading “Racism in a Small Conservative Town”

Recipe of the Day: Chinese Fried Wontons

Chinese Fried Wontons 1 pound package of Wonton Skins (usually found in the produce department of grocery store)1 pound ground pork (not sausage)1 egg1 tablespoon soy sauce1 small can water chestnuts1 teaspoon minced ginger1/2 onion1/2 teaspoon MSG* (optional) Beat egg and chop onion. Drain and mince (finely chop) the water chestnuts. Mix all ingredients togetherContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Chinese Fried Wontons”

The Pandemic and Vaccines

The past year and a half have been an interesting study of human behavior. Nearly half of our country’s population are in complete denial that we are genuinely in a pandemic and lack the willingness to wear masks, social distance, and get vaccinations. I have family members and friends who fall in this category. TheyContinue reading “The Pandemic and Vaccines”

TMI Tuesday: June 22, 2021 I See You

I C U 2 1. What attracts you to a blog–makes you read it again and again or subscribe? I had to think about this one for a bit. I’ve decided it is passion. And descriptions. And when it fits the topic and post, a sense of humor. Does the writer feel passionate about whatContinue reading “TMI Tuesday: June 22, 2021 I See You”