Dear Friend, And no, I won’t be discussing running, as in fitness routines. What I was reminded of was the experiments where rats run through mazes to reach a goal, usually a chunk of cheese. While I enjoy cheese immensely,
HEIGHTENED
Dear Friend, No, this isn’t going to be one, long, short-person joke. Although I have joked that I’m vertically challenged, even bread improves when it rises! I was thinking about our heightened sensibilities when we’re confronted with conflict, terror, and
HEAT!
Dear Friend, Since I live in Arizona, now that it’s June, the weather takes its summer season seriously. This week, after three differing weather reports predicting varying temperatures, the reporting services finally settled on over 100°F. weather for at least
SCAMS!
Dear Friend, Consider this a public service announcement. Scams are prevalent lately and I’ve seen some that appeared quite credible. They almost took me in! National publications like Travel & Leisure recently pointed out scams that have cost a large
ENDEARING
Dear Friend, When talking with someone you care about, what name do you call them, other than their given name? Likely, you’re calling them honey, dear, or another endearment. According to Google, “Pookie,” “Sugar Lips,” and “Sweetie,” are other names
FOOD
Dear Friend, For every person, every culture, every celebration, food has meaning beyond the ingredients that comprise the dish. In my world, my ingredients inspire me and determine what I’ll be cooking. Tonight, it’s a chicken with garlic butter recipe