Fall has officially arrived. Many evenings are dipping into the 40's and the tips of trees are changing. Fall came early this year. Oklahoma temps usually stay balmy through October, but this year is different... in more ways than one. I am still enjoying picnics in the front lawn during my lunch break. By noon, … Continue reading Goodbye, Summer
Month: September 2020
Overlanding: Done Waiting
"Today is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!" Waiting. People spend a lot of time waiting in their lives. Waiting in line. Waiting on the phone. Waiting for pick up... But even deeper... Waiting on the Lord. Waiting for a plan to happen. Waiting for answers. Waiting for … Continue reading Overlanding: Done Waiting
Fall Beginnings & Summer Harvest
The first day of fall already? Well, the temps are regularly dropping into the 50's every night and the fog has settled over the prairies. Although these fall days don't have the vibrancy of fall in New England, Oklahoma has its own kind of fall flare and beauty. I am just beginning to see the … Continue reading Fall Beginnings & Summer Harvest
Gobble Gobble Up Chili
If you like your chili meaty, I dare you to give this turkey chili a try. This "crowd-pleaser" is regularly on the menu in my house. Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground turkey2 Tbsp. oil1 medium onion, diced1 bell pepper, diced3-4 cloves garlic, minced (you can never have too much garlic)1 15 oz. can of kidney beans1 … Continue reading Gobble Gobble Up Chili
Purging, Purging, Purging
Perhaps it started when the Netflix docu series' , "Tidying Up" and "Minimalism" were introduced into my living room January of 2019. Since then, I have learned a lot. A lot about what I have and what I no longer want or need. I have been swinging on the minimalism pendulum for some time and … Continue reading Purging, Purging, Purging
Eat. Sleep. Jeep. Repeat. (Ouray, CO to Silverton, CO)
Jeeping has got to be one of my favorite things, so it is hard to believe how long it has been since the last time I went traversing in Western Colorado in the back of a Jeep. As a tourist, renting Jeeps can be incredibly pricey. We were fortunate enough to have dear friends take … Continue reading Eat. Sleep. Jeep. Repeat. (Ouray, CO to Silverton, CO)
Mornings with Yiayia
I took my 2nd cup of coffee downstairs to my Yiayia's house. She has lived with Mom since the passing of my Papou in 2013. Yiayia is 94. When I do get out to Colorado, I bring her gifts. Before this trip, I was able to visit the Mediterranean Imports Deli in OKC for a … Continue reading Mornings with Yiayia
Mornings with Mom
Living far away from family calls for being intentional. Intentional with visits, phone calls, holidays, and checking in. It has been 10 years of long distance with my family. Part of me really envies families that can just drop in to say "hi" and live life together. Part of me is also thankful for the … Continue reading Mornings with Mom
A Walk to Work
It's a long story, but the results are really good...good for me, my health, my mornings, and also good for my wallet. I will touch briefly on the story: In order to park near my office, a parking pass is required. It figures to be about $6 a week, totaling $350 a year.... steep. Being … Continue reading A Walk to Work
Exploring “Spots” in Oklahoma
We spent Sunday afternoon driving around southern Oklahoma. We have a coffee table travel book we picked up a few years ago from the Oklahoma Visitor's Center. It's based off of region, so if we feel like driving east, there is a whole section of "must sees and do's" in that part of the state. … Continue reading Exploring “Spots” in Oklahoma
Prepping for Weather
Oklahoma is notorious for bad weather. Tornadoes, yes. Rain, yes. But hail? Also, yes. Since President Clinton moved the National Weather Center of the United States to be located in Oklahoma in 1998, the weatherman have been ecstatic. Did you know that Oklahomans are CRAZY about their weather?? THEY. LOVE. IT. It is the thing … Continue reading Prepping for Weather
Home with Hope 