The cool duck that I am above the surface of the water did not make a big enough deal about the journey I undertook this year inspired by Gretchen Rubin. My furiously paddling duck feet below the surface, however, worked through many, though not all of these items and I'm holding myself accountable to at … Continue reading 19 for 2019: Recap
Author: Blind Broad
Frugal Foodie seeking balance between feeding my body and feeding my soul by doing a whole lot of thinking and writing about my relationship to food.
Giving Thanks for Quiche
Don't get me wrong--my parents, all four of them, clearly fed me well enough that I survived into adulthood. It is also fair to say that the kitchens and related environments of my childhood werer not exactly laying the foundation for the world's next foodie revolutionary. It is true that I've reflected more on the … Continue reading Giving Thanks for Quiche
19 For 2019: Clean The Garage
Stuff, possessions, and consumerism generally have long weighed heavily on my mind. I grew up in a large family where garage sales, thrift stores, and collecting were practically a competitive sport. While it was especially on my mind every time I moved as a young adult, I got downright existential about it in the year … Continue reading 19 For 2019: Clean The Garage
MLK Day of Service: The World Is Run By Those Who Show Up
Checking off item #1 of my 19 for 2019: Volunteer for MLK Day in San Leandro. It didn't turn out exactly as expected, though I can say with confidence that I gave it due diligence, made a plan, and stuck to it. Service has always been important to me--it shaped my education, guided my career, … Continue reading MLK Day of Service: The World Is Run By Those Who Show Up
It Starts With Quiche 