family stuff A Vacation of Sorts 2 Jun 2023 Got back yesterday evening from Texas. It is a long drive from Charleston, SC, to Houston, Tx, about 15 hours. If you knew me, though, you'd know that I would…
family stuff Going to Visit My Dad 17 May 2023 Today, I will be getting on the road to drive to Texas. I have not seen my Dad since 2019. That is too long. My dad is getting up in…
Favorite Recipes Smoked Cornish Hen 13 May 202315 May 2023 Today, I smoked a Cornish hen. Whenever I want to cook chicken at home, I typically use the small hens instead of the typical fryer chickens. The reason being the…
Diet… Had a Flashback 10 May 202310 May 2023 Now and then, I will think about my past and remember an issue that contributed to my weight gain. 2001 was a year in which I began to notice increasing…
Favorite Recipes Coleslaw 6 May 202310 May 2023 I learned this particular recipe when I was in culinary school. It is now my favorite coleslaw recipe. I think you will like it as well. It is very easy…
Health Feeling Lonely 2 May 202310 May 2023 In light of this being Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to report on my own well being. I spend a lot of time alone. Sometimes I don't receive…
Diet… Nervous At The Beach 25 Apr 20235 May 2023 What makes you nervous? Oddly, being at the beach makes me nervous. I have never had an incident in the water or on the beach itself. Anytime I’m there, I…
Diet… Recovering From My Trip To Rhode Island 16 Apr 202321 Apr 2023 So, it has been several weeks, just about a month, since my last post, and I am still the same. For the most part, I fast consistently, my blood glucose…
Diet… I Still Struggle 28 Mar 202319 Apr 2023 I am still struggling somewhat with fasting consistently. I go so many days with ease and fasting itself IS easy. At least I feel like it’s easy for me. For…
family stuff New Navy Ensign 11 Mar 202314 Mar 2023 This weekend, the family is in Newport, Rhode Island, for my daughter. She graduated from the Navy’s Officer Training Command. She is a brand new Naval Officer. She has been…