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New Year’s Eve in Germany
In Germany, the New Year would be celebrated by neighborhoods shooting off fireworks at midnight. I have a vivid memory of walking down to the edge of the army apartments in Wiesbaden — champagne bottle in hand, ready to share with whoever would be at the lookout — and seeing the city from an amazing… [keep reading]
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The Princess Bride / Star Wars Crossover
Here is the transcription of the GENIUS crossover that is The Princess Bride / Star Wars (originally from Reddit): “Hello. My name is Luke Skywalker. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” “Never go up against a Mandalorian when death is on the line!” immediately falls into Sarlacc pit “Bye, boys! Have fun storming the… [keep reading]
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Blueberry Pie
Ingredients: 5 cups fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts 1 cup sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon sugar Method: Sprinkle berries with lemon juice; set aside. Fit half of pastry… [keep reading]
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My 2018
My 2018… wasn’t so great. I didn’t talk about it very much on social media, so apologies if this is surprising to some of you. I lost my sight, barely avoided a diagnosis of MS or brain tumor and instead was told I have atypical optic neuritis. On top of that, kiddo was in the… [keep reading]
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Quick Update
Things I haven’t drank since July 1: Cow’s Milk Coffee beverages Alcohol Things I haven’t eaten since July 20: Fast food Carbonated beverages Refined sugars / sweeteners Artificial colors / flavors Processed foods Things I haven’t experienced since July 1: Headaches Upset stomach Trouble sleeping Self-loathing Things I have experienced since July 1: Meditation More… [keep reading]