Apr 29, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

eating well made easy with these 3 tips

Everyone wants to eat well but so many people think they don’t have the time it takes to cook from scratch. The popular misconception is that eating real food made fresh every day is too complicated for our busy lives. The truth is that there are many things you can do to make eating well easier than ever. Try these three tips: prewash Wash alll of your fruits and vegetables as soon as you get home... read more

Apr 28, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for….

for writing outside on the deck in the sunshine, for the herbs i bought and will soon be able to plant, for a job well done, for 1700 words yesterday, for at least 1300 words today, for a good book to read, for writing, for being right here where i am, for my son singing in the school choir, for how quiet it is right now, for homemade fresh pasta, for someone else’s crazy not needing to be my crazy,... read more

Apr 27, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

The Penny Tree by Holly Kennedy: A Review

A while back I asked my readers on Twitter what they do if they are reading a book they don’t like. Persevere or ditch it? I admit that I usually forge ahead and force myself to finish what I’ve started and have lately begun to think that this habit works against me. I avoid reading the book I am not enjoying and end up not starting anything new. I allow myself to become a slave to the task of... read more

Apr 22, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

don’t be stingy with the blueberries blueberry muffin recipe

Blueberries are a superfood! They are so very incredibly good for you and hello, what better way to eat them than in a yummy muffin? Alright, it’s true, there’s no bad way to eat a blueberry. They’re even good frozen. But the point is, these muffins are a) delicious and b) healthy and c) you should make some right this very second*. *or whenever. Warning: the name of this recipe is meant... read more

Apr 15, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for….

for meeting friends for coffee, for trust, for understanding, for toddlers, for pretty things, for book stores, for brown sugar, for water with ice, for cafe mocha, for exercise, for writing, for writing, for writing, for little stuffed dinosaurs, for my husband, for my children, for the little dog i saw walking down the street today, for reading to my kids at night, for walking up to my kids every... read more