A couple of empty nesters working on our bucket list before life passes us by...
The first port on our 10 day Mediterranean Cruise was Marseilles, France. There were several excursions offered from the port of Marseilles, we chose to spend the day in the South of France at the seaside village of Cassis. Arriving in Cassis was every bit …
Landing in Barcelona, Spain with zero sleep… who can sleep in coach. Waiting in very long customs line with little-to-no signage, Spanish or other wise, we managed to weave our way thru, get a stamp in our passport, collect our luggage and secure multiple taxis …
Frozen…no, not the movie. The state of Texas! More specific the Gulf Coast. We havent seen temps this low since 1989. That year stands out because our son was just 6 months old. I don’ t remember being particularly prepared for that weather event. But over the years we have learned to plan for unexpected events, weather or illness, that keep us house bound.
This morning we woke with low to no water pressure. We soon discovered that the problem was with the community water well, not our house specifically. Nonetheless, NO WATER!
Thankfully, we were prepared. We are always prepared…
My husband enjoys cooking, especially large pots of soup, gumbo and chili. There is always something ready to go in the freezer.
Today’s go to freezer meal was Chili. I whipped up a batch of keto friendly cheddar biscuits…and now we wait and see if the sunshine defrosts the frozen water well in time for dinner.
Recjpe:
2c almond flower
1c shredded cheddar cheese
2 Eggs
2tbsp Butter, melted
1/2c Heavy whipping cream
3 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Optional: 2 tbsp chopped green onion
Mix all ingredients except bacon, add bacon last. Scoop onto ungreased baking stone.
Bake at 375 for 22-25 minutes. Allow to ool slightly. Makes 12
The biggest news from last year is my son proposed to his long time girlfriend!!! Wedding Bells are going to ring…somewhere. The search was on for a suitable and affordable wedding venue. Suitable. Affordable. Two words that do not go hand in hand when searching …
Discovery is the elixir of life. At first glance it is like opening your eyes on Christmas morning. Even before you are fully awake you are filled with the expectations of weeks of anticipation. You open your eyes and try to focus. At first you …
I can remember turning 29. No birthday before or after has affected me the way that one did. I was a mess. Our son was turning one and I thought maybe life had passed me by. Oh I didn’t think that my life was over. I’m not that much of a drama queen. But I did think that maybe I hadn’t really experienced life the way a young person should. I had always been the responsible one, the oldest of four. My parents depended on me to watch over my younger sisters. Then as soon as I was old enough…15, I got a job and I have been working ever since.
Much to my surprise life became interesting at 30. Married with children was an adventure. Some adventures were fun and exciting and some were more like trying to push a bolder uphill. I embarked on a what would become a very successful career. I began to discover who I was going to become when I finally grew up.
At 40, I found a new passion for serving others through ministry work. I served as a volunteer organizer and special events coordinator. I thought I would work in ministry until I retired. Many of my responsibilities helped prepare me for the next chapter in my life, becoming a small business owner.
Now at 50, my life puzzle is finally coming together. I have realized a life long dream of being my own boss. I own a small vintage retail shop called Junque Rescuers in Freeport Texas. In the near future another life long dream of owning a Bed and Breakfast will become reality.
But the best part of being Fifty is I no longer worry about the little things in life. I wake up everyday happy and excited about what life has in store for me. I am married to my best friend and he has a plan. So I hope you will check in from time to time to see what we’re up to. We’ll be cooking, entertaining, traveling, shopping for our junque store and running our B&B….
Just remember, Life is Nifty after Fifty!