I thought this poem might fit the occasion. Have a wonderful day ( Read more... )

I have a lot of school work to tackle, but I have basically blown it off the last two days. My mind knows when it needs a break; when it can no longer absorb seemingly useless information. So yesterday was spent researching; that's what I like to do in my downtime. Yesterday's topic was The Black Panther Party. I read biographies of Bobby Seale, ( Read more... )

Once I turned 50,I realized every little thing I eat adheres itself to my thighs, stomach, wherever...It has been a challenge to keep relatively thin while the world insists on super-sizing everything. I've been trying to keep my main proteins no larger than a deck of cards. Once I started doing that, I finally understood that what I thought was ( Read more... )

Such a hectic week...both cats had to go to the vets, I had an old friend in from out of town, endless studying, and started helping a friend set up his new bookkeeping system. Today, however, is mine all mine! Save for a bit of reading for my "The Enlightenment" class, I have nothing on the schedule. So today will be spent drinking tea, and ( Read more... )

I'm normally not a very political person;my years with the IWW put an end to that. Today though, I was happy to be part of a piece of history. I have the highest hopes that profound change will take place in this country; change and healing. I would like to think that Obama can bring this country together; create an equal playing field for the ( Read more... )

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES ( Read more... )

Sweet and Sour Chickpeas ( Read more... )

I can't quite get started this morning ( Read more... )

1 cup red pepper diced ( Read more... )

Maybe it's a Pisces thing...I'm just not certain. I have found as of late, I have become a walking contradiction. I am no longer certain who I am and where I want to be. It as though there are two very distinct personalities inside me. One is the sorority sister (I actually am a sorority sister) who places school as her top priority. Her goals are ( Read more... )