Mid-July in Oklahoma is the end of tomato gardening for most of us located here in the middle of the United States. The high temperatures during the day and night have limited the tomato plant production and most of the plants were at maximum production mid-month July. These 2018 tomato plants are now at the … Continue reading How to Can Fresh Summer Tomatoes
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Chicago Sunset Sailing
The last week of June is prime time for many EdTech association conferences. This year the location was in Chicago. Chicago is a wonderful location for a business conference. So much to do, and see, and the weather was perfect in the mid to upper 70s. On this business trip, I found myself pleased to … Continue reading Chicago Sunset Sailing
Never miss a Monday
In regards to workouts, you've probably heard this before. Why is it so important to workout on Mondays? I can think of a million reasons I don't want to workout on Mondays. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about... Work, the house is a wreck from the weekend, I feel sluggish from all the … Continue reading Never miss a Monday
Summer Meal: Marinated Mushroom Caps
Marinated Portobello Mushroom Caps
Health & Beauty: More Skin Care Products
Even if you are at the beach during a sub-tropical storm, Alberto, the beach weather is a good reminder to take care of your skin no matter what the sky implies. The first day, pre-Alberto, was misleading. Overcast and clouds in the sky were deceptive to those of us leaning toward ignoring the application of … Continue reading Health & Beauty: More Skin Care Products
Book Review: The Obsession
The Obsession Author: Nora Roberts Publisher: Berkley 2016, ISBN: 978-0-399-17516-9 This book was a delightful surprise summer read. I picked this book up at the local books store, on sale, in hardback. I chose to bring this book, as a quick read, on my trip this week to have as a placeholder prior to reading … Continue reading Book Review: The Obsession
Book Review: The Break Down
Book Review: The Break Down Author: P.A. Paris 2/5 Stars This is a brief review of a book that caught my attention briefly. The book starts out with the promise of a good read about a recently wed woman, Cass, struggling with regret about not helping a female driver stranded alone on a deserted road … Continue reading Book Review: The Break Down
Health and Beauty: Moisturizing Skin Care
via Health and Beauty: Sun Burn Relief With summer upon us so quickly here in Oklahoma I found myself scrambling this weekend to locate last year’s skin care products. Fortunately, Debra Jane recently posted information about a good product for fair skin. While I fully intend to purchase her product recommendation for my fair skin … Continue reading Health and Beauty: Moisturizing Skin Care
Movie Review: Breathe
Last week with my travel to Charleston, South Carolina (Lowcountry Boil), I enjoyed viewing an in-flight movie on the return trip home to Oklahoma. When I travel for work I typically dedicate my outbound travel to preparing for the offsite meeting. On the first leg of the return trip home, the time is dedicated to … Continue reading Movie Review: Breathe
Tamales with Chorizo
Today is Cinco de Mayo and here in Oklahoma we celebrate the day with great Mexican food. We have numerous local Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants to enjoy a good meal and the further south one travels the more authentic the Mexican food will be. The history of Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, is … Continue reading Tamales with Chorizo