I think any time someone is presented with a challenge, the first question that pops into their head is: Is it worth it? Is the extra effort at work worth missing out on family time? Is eating that second bowl of ice cream worth the pain it will cause in my belly? Is sacrificing some…
Month: May 2015
Gardening project part II
Well, we officially sold out at 6 p.m. on May 21, 2015. After spending three weeks waiting for our cucumbers, zucchinis and pumpkins to start growing, we said screw it and bought starter plants from our local grocery store, Harbor Greens Market. On one hand, I don’t feel bad because our carrots, snap peas and tomatoes are…
Sunsets: More than just the end of the day
Too often in life, I find myself rushing through the day busy with errands, chores or work, rarely stopping to take in God’s creation around me. Even when Veronica and I go for hikes, I rarely stop and just enjoy nature. Generally, we are after a goal or a sight or the top of a…
Flashback Friday: Twin Sisters
In our latest Flashback Friday installment, we look at one of our favorite hikes in the Tri-Cities area: the Twin Sisters. The Tri-Cities doesn’t offer a lot in the way of hiking, other than Badger Mountain. So when we discovered the Twin Sisters, we were more than delighted. The short hike with an amazing view became our…
Easy black bean corn salsa (vegan)
This is one of those recipes that started out as something else and over the years has evolved into what it is now. Does that make sense? OK, how about this. Before I had Cat I had the time to chop up all the veggies and mix them up to make this dish. I may…
Happy birthday: You are now officially old
I generally am indifferent about birthdays, but I was filling out an online survey recently and came to the end where it asks what age group you fall into and suddenly it struck me: I’m changing groups. Man, do I suddenly feel old. No longer am I associated with people in their 20s. Nope. Now…
Traveling the PNW 