Sudden rain showers
and brilliant rays of sunlight,
the spring’s mania.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
NaPoWriMo Day 10
Stillness settles in
the house as boys fall asleep.
Now, the work begins.
Spring Flowers
I found some lovely blossoms in my garden today. I bought these bulbs some time ago. When I didn’t get them planted in a timely manner, my Mom quietly planted them for me. I sort of forgot about them till I came on these lovely surprises. Thanks, Mom!
Our redbud is also in bloom.
NaPoWriMo Day 8
Spring light brings renewed
hustle and bustle; quiet
night seeps in, brings peace.
NaPoWriMo Day 7
I fell sound asleep last night before I could make a post, but I’m still enjoying this exercise and want to continue. It’s not reaching the destination perfectly, but enjoying the journey, right?
A boy curled into
the nook of each arm, I hold
tight to the moment.
NaPoWriMo Day 5
Skittering at the
edges of my mind, I catch
the word and relief.
NaPoWriMo 4
sleeps ambles softly in
footed, flannel pajamas,
such heavy lids and limbs
Recipe: Beans & Pasta
Ingredients
2 lbs of 17-bean mix (Mine came from Trader’s Joe’s.)
2 32-oz organic chicken broths
1 large tsp of minced garlic
2 lbs organic, whole grain pasta
2 or 3 handfuls of diced, organic carrots
1/3 of a lb of fresh, organic spinach
10 large, diced mushrooms
1 large, diced red onion
1 jar of organic spaghetti sauce
1 package of lean turkey burger
Soak beans overnight with 2 tbs of baking soda. Drain and rinse. Cook per instructions using the chicken broth in place of water. Add in carrots and garlic. Cook until tender.
Cook pasta according to instructions. Rinse and drain. Add to bean mix. Toss in spinach.
Saute mushrooms and onion. When a nice brown, add to bean mix.
Brown turkey burger and add to bean mix.
Add entire jar of spaghetti sauce and stir ingredients together.
Heat and serve. Possibly add shredded cheese as a topping.
OT: Comments
I am coming to realize that there are issues with the comment feature on this blog. Readers are supposed to be able to post comments, after I approve them.
I’m working to remedy this situation. I will post when I’ve remedied the issue.
I look forward to reading your comments in the future!
NaPoWriMo Day 3
Hibernation
Warm rays of sunlight penetrate
my sealed eyes. Light breezes tousle
my hair like a playful toddler, while I listen
to a bird-song melody play over the steady
rhythm of lapping waves. Eyes now opened,
discover new shades of green
at every glance.
My senses, awaken from their slumber,
find spring has arrived.