An Apple Will Keep The Doctor Away
Do you love a good apple? Do you have a favorite type? The green Granny Smith apples are my favorite. Apples are a great snack for on the go. You can cut them up, eat them whole or put in your smoothie. If you are like me, looking for a snack that has a good taste, crunch and easy to prepare puts the Apple on … Continue reading An Apple Will Keep The Doctor Away
Good-Bye Rio. What Will We Do Now?
Well, the 2016 Olympic games are over. Done. Finished. I watched as the flag held by Simone Biles walk down the isle for the last time. I really got into the games this time This around. I watched everything from swimming, gymnastics and track, which grew to be my favorite sport to watch. This week I have felt loss. So I asked myself what will … Continue reading Good-Bye Rio. What Will We Do Now?
It’s A Wrap!
This is the good news we found this week: Hey Friends, How was your week? You ready for the weekend? This week we had quite a bit of rain. It was nice. This week my family celebrated birthdays. My husband, my nephew and a family friend. So Happy Birthday to them and all the August birthdays. I’ve been caught up in the Olympics again this … Continue reading It’s A Wrap!
Words
What are your thoughts about the words diversity vs. included? Oprah Winfrey has spoken recently stating she would not use diversity in her vocabulary because she had learned from her friend Ava D. that what we, as Black people, are really looking for is to be included. My first thought was being called African American vs. Black debate. I’m personally tired of people giving us names. I identify … Continue reading Words
The Love of Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I realized last year that I like Brussels Sprouts. I did not know anything about them nor had I ate them before. I grew up eating cabbage and greens but that was it. I made them last Thanksgiving but they are good anytime. This is the recipe I used from the Food Network. 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 … Continue reading The Love of Roasted Brussels Sprouts
