Signs of the returning of the sun are beginning to show around here on the ranch. After weeks and weeks buried under unusual amounts of snow, the frozen hellscape is beginning to thaw and the ground is poking out. Never in my life would I have imagined being so full of joy at the sight … Continue reading Thaw
Woman!! You do not need to be nice to everybody! It is absolutely good and necessary to say no and hold the boundary. The pit in your stomach that clenches when you assert yourself - Override it! Say no anyway and move on! Get really good at it so that the pit doesn't appear unless … Continue reading PSA: You Don’t Have to be Nice
How kindly do you speak to yourself on a daily basis? Take a moment and reflect. When you woke up this morning, what were your first thoughts? When you saw your reflection in the mirror? When you got dressed? When you made your breakfast? Were your thoughts supportive? Loving? Gentle? Or were they degrading? Judgemental? … Continue reading The Voices in Our Heads
For those who need something a little healthier, but still simple, quick, and tasty. You can choose to leave the Tempeh out if it's not something you want to buy, but it really does make the dish. Olive Oil1 Onion, diced1 Red Bell Pepper, diced2-3 cloves garlic, minced½ cup vegetable stock1 head broccoli, cut into … Continue reading Double Protein Ramen with Broccoli
Gabe and I were strolling along the paths of Proceno, when I mentioned that I have trouble making decisions. This came as literally no surprise to him and no surprise to me. The "What do you want for dinner?" "I don't care, whatever you want" conversation was had a lot in our pre-travel days. However … Continue reading The Problem with Indecision
Amanda Soper 