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“Local Food”

“Local Food”

With current events, it’s hard to imagine traveling again right now, but someday, we will all be dreaming and planning trips again…. Well, I’m dreaming right now. But the planning will have to wait.

One of my favorite things about Tobago is the food. Tobago can do fresh like nobody’s business, but also fried, and carbs, and comfort food. Corn soup, macaroni pie (similar to mac and cheese but more dense and different because local brands of pasta and cheese are used), and savory vegetable dishes like pumpkin cooked down with garlic, pepper, onion, and other flavorings are some of my favorites.

Wins and Losses

Wins and Losses

Life has been tough.

I used to pick a smallish, easy thing I accomplished each day so that I could cal the day a Win. If I had a little cluster of wins, so much the better. Those things you put on your to-do list that are already done, to have the satisfaction of crossing them off? They are fair game for Wins.

The Downstairs Girl

The Downstairs Girl

I’ve got a YA historical fiction title for you check out.

I’d like to give you a juicy post either reflecting on something related to the book, or just a review of the book. Here’s the truth: I’m having trouble getting away from the news and concentrating on getting basic homeschool done at our house.

On the Sidelines

On the Sidelines

I was called off of work for the second weekend in a row tonight. I had signed up for an extra shift to fill in an empty spot on my floor – to make up for the missed shift last weekend, and to give me some sense of meaning after a long week at home with the kids.

Ways Not To Go Insane While Isolating

Ways Not To Go Insane While Isolating

Here’s a quick round up of the things that have helped me the most in the past week (As an introvert home with seven kids):