My Mamaw Flotie ( my Great-Grandmother) always called ramps her spring tonic. Each year sometime after Easter and when the daffodils were all blooming, she would say “Jake, time for a dose of my spring tonic” and my Papaw would show up later in the day with a mess of ramps he had been digging. My […]
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The Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “temp.” Use a word with “temp” anywhere in it – beginning, middle or end – or use it as a word all on its own. Here is my contribution today. The cool temperature outside is tempting me to return to bed. I don’t think it is
Looking forward to retirement is something that gets many people through their careers. It isn’t always easy to work hard without motivation like this, and it makes sense that so many people look forward to the day that they get used to all of their time for themselves. Of course, though, it can be all
Those of you who have been following me for a while, know that I have Panic Disorder and CPTSD which has lead to long bouts of agoraphobia. Right now I am in the midst of one of those bouts where I have not left my house in several months. As a matter of fact, I
The hardest part is putting that word death in a sentence with your mother. Mom has died. It looks so terrible even written. So short and final. Three words that change the lives of generations.
Eating right doesn’t have to equal mundane meals and slim wallets. And this list of the ten healthiest—and cheapest—plant-based foods proves just that. From leafy greens and grains to fruit and hearty vegetables, these ingredients guarantee nutritious, budget-friendly meals that will satisfy even the hungriest of appetites. So say good-bye to boring breakfasts and
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A population at risk. Everyone around the world is paying attention to COVID-19 as the pandemic sweeps the nation. Currently, the United States is amid an outbreak, with cases exploding in New York, California, Washington, and Louisiana. As stories pour in, one thing that’s emerged is how it has impacted senior living facilities across the
