Look what I grew!

I have never had a green thumb.  As a matter of fact, it is probably black because I kill just about every plant that has ever been in my care.  So this year, I’ve decided that I want to grow tomatoes.  How cool to actually grow your own food?  That’ll cut back on our grocery [...]

It has been a year!

I’ve officially  been semi-regularly updating this blog for a year.  Does that mean I can give up now?  Haven’t I proven something to the world?
I’m sorry for not being a very good updater lately.  Some days I feel like there is lots to write about,  but I can’t find the time.  Other days, I have [...]

Dehydrating food

 
Since I don’t eat cooked food anymore, I’ve become quite fond of this new appliance called a dehydrator.  It actually does cook food – at a low setting for a loooooong time.  Low enough to keep from destroying the valuable enzymes and nutrients in the food, but high enough to make things warm and toasty.  [...]

My insecurities are seeping out

I’ve recently been in touch with some old friends from high school.  Sometimes, that stupid email from Classmates.com is worth it.  And even though my life is perfectly normal and stable now, for some reason, talking to them brings out all of these horrible insecurities from high school.  Do I matter to anyone? Am I [...]

Little Girls

My best friend Jen and I had our daughters 9 months apart.  We couldn’t wait for them to grow up together and be the best of friends.  They got along so well as little girls, and then we moved to Atlanta.  They got to visit each other once in a while,  but it wasn’t quite enough.  Not until they moved [...]

Muffins For Mom

The girl’s pre-k class had an event last week – Muffins for Mom.  Thankfully, they also had some fruit so I ate that.  I guess bananas for Mom doesn’t sound quite as fun. 
So a little update – I still don’t eat cooked food.  I don’t know what to call myself since every time someone asks [...]