Collard Greens...

Oh yes I did see an elderly gentleman parked beside the road

with a sign on the back of his truck saying he had collard greens FOR SALE!!!

Have you ever eaten collard greens?  I have.  It's amazing how big the plant leaf is and how much it reduces when cooked.  It boils down to nothing.  They are suppose to be good for you but I'm not sure how when you have to put so much bacon and/or grease in them to season them.  Seems like that defeats the purpose.  I don't really care for them that much.  My mom says she likes them about once a year and that's all.  Ha!  Makes you want to just run out to that old man's truck and buy a bunch doesn't it.

Below is the finished product.  Yum Yum!

   

I posted three versions - everyone seems to make it a bit different.

Now run on out and get you some greens today.  I know you want to!!!

Changes

I found out yesterday there will be a change in my life next year.  I believe God has a plan and there is a reason for this change.  I appreciate also that I do not have to wonder about my future - now I know what to expect...sort of.  :)

Change is usually looked at with negativity; however, I believe in fate.  Changes that occur do so for a reason.  We may not know that reason for a long time or even never, but I truly believe it's for the best.  My goal is to be positive when change occurs...that's a challenge sometimes.

This year we've had lots of changes where I work, especially with technology.  It was not a happy situation to be in this year at first but as time has progressed, I think I see people actually liking the changes - at least I hope so.  I've been fortunate to be able to help them through the process by training and assisting.  (These were changes to programs and technology we use.)  It has been great fun watching the light bulb come on as they realized how to do something or that it will help them!  So rewarding!

The next time you go through a change, try to stay positive and look at it with optimism.  It sure makes life happier.

Pinterest. Addicted. Yes.

I am admitting it.  I am addicted.  But not in the way that I have to be ON Pinterest all the time, but in the way that I feel it will "HELP" me.  Seriously. 

And in fact it already has - I find all kinds of things that I COULD do in my home to organize!  I started with my laundry room.  The room is done but now I need to do the closet.  Problem is, it can be expensive also. 

If I had all the money in the world, I'd buy containers!  Yep, and they'd all be clear so I could see what was in them....learned that on Pinterest too.  Did you know there is a container for EVERYTHING! 

Another thing I wonder about now that I'm addicted to Pinterest....how much weight does the average Pinterest addict gain while Pintering?  All I know is that every time I'm on it, I get up starved.  The most delicious pictures and recipes ever and of course they all look EASY!  I bet Paula Dean is on it too!!!!  I bet one of her Boards is labeled "BUTTER"!!!!

Some things on Pinterest are strange though.  Like I have a friend, who will remain nameless but you know who you are, pins those little curved campers from the 1950's.  She seems to adore them.  I don't get it, but who knew there were that many pictures of them available and that there are groups of people that LOVE them so much!  This was the first clue that told me I was addicted....first, I don't like to camp.  Second, I don't see a need to pin them or make a label for them.  Third, while they are cute in an odd sort of way, is there a need for them?  What's the purpose?  With that said, I admit I enjoyed EVERY SINGLE MINUTE I spent looking at her pins of these funky, old campers. 

Yep, that's when it hit me.....I'm addicted.

If you would like to be addicted, and are not on Pinterest, please let me know.  I'll send you an invite!!!

As my aunt says, "Lord have mercy...."

I'm back!

It's been a long, long, LONG time since I've been on here.  I've decided to return to therapy and begin writing again.  I miss it.  Yet it's one of those things I have to make a habit.  It's not like I don't have the time.  I do.  In fact, I don't know why I abruptly quit posting.  I enjoyed it.  I love to talk so why would this be a challenge!?  So for better or worse, the expounding on my life experiences are continuing.  Hope someone out there enjoys.