{Re}sistance

Resistance is futile. The borg, Star trek Perhaps when it comes to cookies, resistance might be futile. I love a good cookie and was mesmerized tonight by a Martha Stewart Bakes repeat that highlighted Middle Eastern Cookies like Ma’amoul, Iranian Rice Cookies, and Tahini Cookies. (Note: I’m secretly sharing this with you to remember I…

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{Re}tract

Do you ever notice that your actions can sometimes completely retract what you say? In professional and personal situations, I recently found my self retracting by omission, busyness, and all out forgetfulness. One meaning of retract is to withdraw or go back on a promise or undertaking. I realized that I was saying to people,…

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{Re}stock

It’s time to restock the freezer as I’m a little short on frozen assets. I ordered my Imperfect Produce in abundance along with some out-of-size parameters for restaurant salmon and some overstock ground turkey. (Want to try Imperfect Produce? Use this link for $10 off.) I also ordered some aluminum pans with lids so I…

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{Re}st

I’m fairly certain there’s a real difference in rest from exhaustion and the practice of rest. I’m not sure exactly what the difference is — and maybe tonight isn’t the time for me to explore it as fully as I would like. My friend once taught in a Sunday School class that she just had…

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The Again in Hunger

I’m working away this afternoon and realize that I’m really hungry. I went into the kitchen only to discover that I left my waffle I left in the toaster. No wonder. I constantly have to feed myself and Keck and anyone else that’s here at dinnertime. As it turns out new kitchen gadgets make me…

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