Taking on the World, One Day at a Time
I grew up mainly in the what was the former Canal Zone in the Republic of Panamá until I married my college sweetheart and made Arkansas home.
Now, I’m an urban homesteader trying to live the “green” life in the city. As mom to four awesome people from preschool to post-college ages I have insight into many stages of motherhood. We try to travel as much as possible to learn more about this beautiful world.
Still dreaming of empty beaches, ceviche, jungle hikes, surfing, and ocean breezes.
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Recent Posts
On Warm Bellies on a Snow Day (Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe)
My kids are picky. I mean seriously picky. A lot has to do with sensory processing issues, and the rest from sheer stubbornness I think. I really don't understand it at all because as a kid I lived to try new foods. My brother and I would beg for octopus or...
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On Indy & Windy
Last weekend we took off for my eldest to audition at a college ballet program in Indianapolis. We were expecting COLD weather and snow, but somehow luck was on our side and the weather was about the same as it was here when we left - about 37 to 34 or so. (Didn't...
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On Being an “Older” Mom
A question I'm getting a lot these days is "What's it like?" Meaning: what is it really like to be a new baby mom when you're over 40? I am so grateful to my friends who came forward when I was pregnant with Aimee and told me "I was your age when I had my youngest."...
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