I can relate to the difficulty of solo cooking. It's really hard to cook interesting meals for one. There's portions, and there's the reticence to put in the work just for me. I love cooking when I have someone to share with, though, and I'm pretty good at it. I'm trying to slim down now, anyway, so it's a pretty simple routine of salads and fish.
Your new job sounds so cool and enjoyable! Combining your writing skills with your country music roots is right up your alley. The article by Rachael Nixon hit home for me with the protective mechanism factor and the familiar narrative of the worst-case scenario. It's reassuring that it's not just me. I'll check out the song you recommended, but I'm currently hooked on Shelby's new song "Over and Over."
I love your Sunday lists. This week I'm especially loving that room of yours with the screen door. -and the white outfit! Hope you're having fun on your new job.
Food: I’m a former Executive Chef in Hotels, Healthcare and educator. The best decision I made in 2024 was adding a nutritionist to my own care team.
Absorption, vitamins, minerals and hydration alone merit this, especially for emotional and mental health. Our brains need our gut to nourish itself. I learn more every virtual visit.
Yes, I cook well, yes my brain needs nutrition and care.
My sadness is around the unrepentant food manufacturers who want us to believe that 1M SKUs of natural foods are all best for us. My diet is now simplest ever, I eat what I want and am very, very grateful.
RE: Trader Joe's. If you like spicy, seek out their version of chipotle almond dip (you can also find this at Costco, called "Bitchin' Almond Dip"). But TJ's is just as good and so I was glad to see it there if it means one less trip to the Big Box store. On eggs, veggies, meatballs, you name it. I am having it in just a few on an omelette. Addicting stuff.
My husband and I were on the road Saturday morning heading home to the mountains. We turned on KPIG, Freedom, CA and heard this angel singing. It was you singing “Heal”. I know this song but I turned up the radio and listened intently again to each word and your rich and deeply moving vocals. I can’t imagine what it took to record this song but the path you’ve taken to heal is brave and honest. We get to follow your journey and celebrate in all that you seek, learn and share with us.
I can relate to the difficulty of solo cooking. It's really hard to cook interesting meals for one. There's portions, and there's the reticence to put in the work just for me. I love cooking when I have someone to share with, though, and I'm pretty good at it. I'm trying to slim down now, anyway, so it's a pretty simple routine of salads and fish.
I’m delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your work! Good for you!
Your new job sounds so cool and enjoyable! Combining your writing skills with your country music roots is right up your alley. The article by Rachael Nixon hit home for me with the protective mechanism factor and the familiar narrative of the worst-case scenario. It's reassuring that it's not just me. I'll check out the song you recommended, but I'm currently hooked on Shelby's new song "Over and Over."
I, too, am playing “Over and Over” over and over.
Allison
‘Nothing wrong with James Hunter’s Carina. Absolutely not.
But dig out Down to Believing and fast forward to track 10:
“I scrubbed the varnish off the hardwood floor,
that cigarette burn by the bedroom well it ain’t there anymore”.
Tell me that’s not one of the finest metaphors ever consigned to CD.
A truly inspired piece of writing of which you should be duly proud.
You know a lot, but you really don’t know how good you are.
Down to Believing. Blood. Can the next one be even better?
Very kind regards
Alex
I love your Sunday lists. This week I'm especially loving that room of yours with the screen door. -and the white outfit! Hope you're having fun on your new job.
Food: I’m a former Executive Chef in Hotels, Healthcare and educator. The best decision I made in 2024 was adding a nutritionist to my own care team.
Absorption, vitamins, minerals and hydration alone merit this, especially for emotional and mental health. Our brains need our gut to nourish itself. I learn more every virtual visit.
Yes, I cook well, yes my brain needs nutrition and care.
My sadness is around the unrepentant food manufacturers who want us to believe that 1M SKUs of natural foods are all best for us. My diet is now simplest ever, I eat what I want and am very, very grateful.
RE: Trader Joe's. If you like spicy, seek out their version of chipotle almond dip (you can also find this at Costco, called "Bitchin' Almond Dip"). But TJ's is just as good and so I was glad to see it there if it means one less trip to the Big Box store. On eggs, veggies, meatballs, you name it. I am having it in just a few on an omelette. Addicting stuff.
My husband and I were on the road Saturday morning heading home to the mountains. We turned on KPIG, Freedom, CA and heard this angel singing. It was you singing “Heal”. I know this song but I turned up the radio and listened intently again to each word and your rich and deeply moving vocals. I can’t imagine what it took to record this song but the path you’ve taken to heal is brave and honest. We get to follow your journey and celebrate in all that you seek, learn and share with us.
You are a beautiful soul.
p.s. love that you love your new job.
p.s.s. love your fashion sense.