Know When to Hold Em’, Know When to Fold Em’

Know When to Hold Em’, Know When to Fold Em’

Lately it seems like wherever you turn, people are saying just about whatever they want, without a filter, and getting away with it, whether in the personal, business, or even political spheres. For the rest of us who choose to conduct ourselves with at least some...
The Power of Music

The Power of Music

If I were ever stranded on a deserted island, the one survival item I would want to have with me is probably not the first thing you’d expect one would need to survive nature. No, it’s not a pocket knife, matches, rope, or a tent. It’s none of the...
Letting Go of Miss Independent

Letting Go of Miss Independent

On Sunday evening at the Grammy’s, Chance the Rapper won Best New Artist. During that speech, he dedicated the victory to God and said, “I know people think that independence means you do it by yourself. But independence means freedom.”   I couldn’t agree with...
Walking in Nature Helps Your Brain and Your Mood

Walking in Nature Helps Your Brain and Your Mood

“Keep close to Nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” John Muir, naturalist and conservationist   Muir extolled the virtues of walking in untamed environments and the...
Sausage Stuffing Stuffed Squash

Sausage Stuffing Stuffed Squash

From Pastured Kitchen For the month of January, I’ve been doing a Whole30 challenge (#JanuaryWhole30). What is the Whole30? The challenge is giving up certain food groups like sugar, grains, dairy, and legumes. That means eating only fruit, nuts, meat, and vegetables...