On our menu for today, because of the rain, was a roasted whole chicken with roasted pan veggies and mashed potatoes. Yesterday, during our weekly run to the Piggly Wiggly, my husband could find no chicken. The entire section was wiped out. I thought it was fine, we could just cook some chicken breasts which… Continue reading No Chicken
Category: Hobbies & Habits
Before That: Wednesday Edition
Right now, I'm sitting on the couch, writing this post. Before that, I was eating a blueberry muffin that I made yesterday. If you're interested, I used this recipe (my favorite), but swapped sour cream with Greek yogurt and oil with applesauce. Before that, I was watching this fascinating video about how germs spread, shared… Continue reading Before That: Wednesday Edition
The Time I Gave My Horse a Shot
Today I went to a retirement party for the trainer/barn owner where I used to keep my horse, Copper. She has been teaching kids (and adults) how to ride for years, and it's been a privilege to be part of that barn and watch those little girls grow up into confident, responsible, and tough riders… Continue reading The Time I Gave My Horse a Shot
What to watch: Shetland
I've written about Shetland--the islands--before, but today I want to tell you about a new show you should watch! Several years ago I read a series of mysteries by Anne Cleeves that take place in Shetland, and a couple years after that they created a TV series about it. The show is filmed in… Continue reading What to watch: Shetland
Reading Again (#sol17 27/31)
I finally gave in and bought a book I knew I would like--and what a difference that makes! Once we made it to our hotel this weekend, I knew I'd want a book to read, so I got on Amazon and purchased the latest Robert Dugoni (a typical, predictable mystery thriller) and I've been devouring… Continue reading Reading Again (#sol17 27/31)
The Remuda: A haiku (#sol17)
It's the Remuda: horses in all directions; I am in Heaven. As you may or may not know, I am at Road to the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. On opening day, they run twelve mostly untouched colts into the arena who have journeyed from the 6666 Ranch in Texas. The horses run around to much… Continue reading The Remuda: A haiku (#sol17)
Shetland, My Love (#sol17 22/31)
Yesterday I shared some pictures and highlights from my last trip to Scotland. Today, I want to share some photos from the Shetland Islands. It is truly a GORGEOUS place, and if you're taking a trip to Scotland, you might as well go all the way! Brace yourself for a LOT of pictures. You can… Continue reading Shetland, My Love (#sol17 22/31)
Longing for Scotland (#sol17 21/31)
Lately I've been really wanting to go to Scotland. My husband and I went in 2010 and we planned to go back in 2015, but that didn't happen. Now my good friend really wants to go with me and I think it would be SO FUN. But, due to buying a new house, a trip… Continue reading Longing for Scotland (#sol17 21/31)
Bed Time (#sol17 24/31)
I love to sleep. I like to go to bed earlyish and get up earlyish (only because I have to). I'm kind of cranky if I don't get to bed early, if my sleep gets disturbed, or if I don't get enough sleep. I'm a light sleeper and it's hard for me to sleep in… Continue reading Bed Time (#sol17 24/31)
Back in the Saddle (#sol17 19/31)
I finally got back on my horse today. It's been forever since I've been in the saddle, or at least that's how it feels. It's only been like two or three weeks, but dang I miss it! The weather was perfect. Sunny, cool (a little cold in the shade). Copper was a sweet boy as… Continue reading Back in the Saddle (#sol17 19/31)
