Last year, on a Sunday night I held my children close to me. I held them closer than I ever had. Put my smile on, and said, “I’ll see you in a few days…” My youngest, barely four years old wanted to know what toys he’d have when he got back to my house…my 9 […]

All day I’ve been waiting for inspiration to strike: how do I tell the story of the last few years? Do I start with the story of my divorce, and how I found the courage to leave? Do I tell the story of all of the upheaval of every little tiny piece of the life […]

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For years now, I’ve avoided doing this: sitting, legs crossed, computer in my lap and….writing… Writing HERE….on Deer Park Farms….the place I used to come to spill and release and create and express. The place that for so many years provided me with joy and fulfillment, and gave me a light even in incredibly dark […]

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This batter is very versatile.  I usually triple the recipe and refrigerate for several mornings worth of fresh crepes.  The cooked crepes are freezable as well.  Fill with yogurt and berries, your favorite dessert or savory filling, or just nosh on them plain with your morning coffee.  1 cup vanilla coconut milk 2 eggs 2/3 […]

1/2 c. onion, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cup turkey bacon, chopped 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup light ranch dressing 4 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt Pepper 1/3 cup mushrooms, chopped 2 cups shredded cheese 5 oz. spinach, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a muffin pan. Heat a small amount of […]

Our house is kinda silly.  It’s beautiful, don’t get me wrong, but for all its square footage, it’s really only a two bedroom house.  We have the basement which houses my craft room, vodka room (yep……it’s where I do all the infusions), a general playroom type area and a guest room (legally, however, it can’t […]

Oh man. The countdown is on, and like every other pregnant lady at this stage in the game – I’m OVER it! Last night I was lucky enough to have some alone time…probably the last I’ll have in a while.  My husband was off on a river rafting trip somewhere along some Oregon river, and […]