Back in October, I was inspired to write this poem when I was out on a run and the creak of the plum tree caught my fancy. Another day, another run, another flight of fancy, and the sequel was born. Enjoy!
Writing Wednesday: The Plum Tree, Part 2
Author: Rebecca Meek
Menu Monday 6.28.21
Happy #menumonday, friends! I'm so ready to dive into summer menus! With the kitchen remodel, I know I was very hit and miss with Menu Mondays, but now that it's done, we are back! If you missed the before and after post, check it out over on my Instagram page. I'm so pleased with it! … Continue reading Menu Monday 6.28.21
Summertime!
Summer break has finally arrived in all its glory here in the Inland Northwest! If you know me, you know that summer is one of my most favorite seasons, probably because I'm a teacher. Summer days that leave me free to relax and write are glorious. But, if you know me, you also know that … Continue reading Summertime!
I blinked.
“I am not prepared for this.” Words from a recent Facebook post that I feel hard. Our babies grow and fly and we are not prepared for the feelings that arise. It seems like we should be. After all, they tried to tell us: wisdom couched in terms of “savor these moments” and “don’t blink.” … Continue reading I blinked.
Menu Monday 5.17.21
Happy #menumonday, friends! Mid-May is one of my favorite times of the year. My garden is starting to go in, my flowers are blooming, my hanging pots are beautiful. I love getting outside at this time of year. The evenings are just lovely, and our back deck is calling. Our kitchen remodel is coming along … Continue reading Menu Monday 5.17.21
Gardening: a poem
As I was working in my flower garden this week, this idea for a poem came to mind. Enjoy!
Menu Monday 5.10.21
Happy #menumonday, friends! And happy late Mother's Day to all my beautiful mom friends! We celebrated by having lunch together at one of our favorite restaurants, a little Irish pub called Shawn O'Donnell's. Their Reubens are amazing!! It's so nice to be able to go out and support local businesses again. We grilled some steak … Continue reading Menu Monday 5.10.21
Menu Monday 5.3.21
Happy #menumonday, friends! It's been a minute since we've done one of these, and I'm excited to get back in the swing of things now that my kitchen is consistently functional! We aren't quite finished with the remodel, but we're getting so close! I can't wait to share the before and after pictures with you! … Continue reading Menu Monday 5.3.21
Menu Monday: Kitchen Update
Happy #menumonday, friends! Our kitchen is still in full remodel mode, so today I'll be sharing a bit about how we're surviving and what's working in the kitchen these days. The next few weeks will bring the big push to get the final cabinetry out and the new stuff will start to go in. That … Continue reading Menu Monday: Kitchen Update
Menu Monday Reboot: Top Ten Go-To Meals
I love to meal plan but there are always times when the plan has to adjust. Maybe there weren’t enough leftovers for my planned leftover days, or maybe I ran out of chicken before I made it to the store again. Whatever the reason, when I need dinner ideas in a pinch, here are my … Continue reading Menu Monday Reboot: Top Ten Go-To Meals
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