Western and Contemporary Author
The Secret Keeper Kate Morton My rating: 3 of 5 stars At first, this book held me captive. What sixteen year old daughter wouldn't want to know why her mother tomahawked a man with the "birthday" cake cutting knife? But then the book started to snap back in time and the Dorothy (the mother) character… Continue reading Review of The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
Ever wonder what to do with leftover pork chops, pork roast or chicken breasts? It seems that the mashed potatoes and other veggies often disappear first and a poor pork chop or two is left all alone. I am sure our dog wouldn't mind helping out with this dilemma, but as much as I appreciate… Continue reading Easy Cajun Dirty Rice
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller My rating: 4 of 5 stars Excellent book for those feeling overwhelmed by all aspects of their life. With starting a new book, keeping up with a blog, teaching preschool, having small children and being a SAHM with a laundry pile and… Continue reading Review of The ONE Thing: The Surprising Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
The Anger Habit: Proven Principles to Calm the Stormy Mind by Carl Semmelroth My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book isn't one to offer recommendations to fix your anger problem. The title is misleading in this. Instead it offer insight as to what is causing your anger. Both Carl Semmelroth and Donald Smith hold a… Continue reading Review of The Anger Habit by Carl Semmelroth
St. Patrick's Day is the perfect excuse to eat green food. No, I don't mean break out the food dye. Nature's greens offer us so much more and a sneaky way to add more to your diet or your children's is by making these vibrant spinach muffins. Oh, and did I mention these are blender… Continue reading Green Muffins – Spinach Oat Muffins
< Montana Marriages Trilogy by Mary Conneally My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book should be a three and half overall. First of all, I found the Author's note and dedication to the first book, Montana Rose, to be misleading as it was to Janette Oke. It has been awhile since I have read a… Continue reading Review of Montana Marriages Trilogy by Mary Connealy
How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science of Fascination By Sally Hogshead My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was incredible. It is similar to Strenth Finders in the aspect that it uses a quiz to find out your Strengths or as Sally Hogshead puts it, how you fascinate people.… Continue reading Review of How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Sciences of Fascination By Sally Hogshead
Since we did Whole 30 in May 2016, Sweet Potato hash has been implemented into our dinner rotation. Usually we use breakfast sausage for Sweet Potato Hash but we have 30 pounds of Mexican Chorizo sausage, the hubby made from his deer. Having never tried this sausage, I wasn't sure what to think but this… Continue reading Chorizo Sweet Potato Hash
Poem by WR Buckley I am weak, it makes me angry. I am tired, it makes me cry. I am trapped, it makes me feel alone. Trapped, weak and tired No thought of the beast. Helpless to stop, yet it comes. The ever lightened flame, Sending sweat down the back. The vicious cycle began again.… Continue reading Angered Beast Within
Barefoot and hungry? There are some wonderful smells and experiences we keep with us from our childhood. One of mine is the smell of fresh bread. It brings back simple memories of a kitchen with no dishwasher and a window that looked out at the chicken house. Mom had three of us running around and… Continue reading Mmmm…Fresh Bread
Whitney Buckley 