Mari Ruddy I found this recipe on Rebecca Katz‘ website. She calls it Clean Green Soup. I’m not a fan of the word clean to describe eating, as no one wants to eat food that is “dirty.” I’ve re-named it Yummy Green Soup! Makes about 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Extra-virgin … Read more
How are you doing on creating your Manifesto? As you likely know, I am a fan of Manifesto’s and I recently wrote mine. I’ve been reflecting on the various parts of mine, to more deeply explain who I am. My intention in doing this reflection is two-fold. One is to know myself better. And two, … Read more
Values capture my interest. How about you? I’ve struggled to figure out my values. I am grateful to report that I have figured out my values. Here they are as I state in my Manifesto: Woven through every fiber of my being are the values of honesty, openness, truth, non-violence, acceptance, justice & love. In … Read more
Do you have a Manifesto? How about a Personal Mission Statement? I’ve been a fan of mission statements and manifestos since I was in my early 20’s. I think it arises out of my deep desire to know myself well. One of my 2016 Goals is to write my Manifesto. It’s nearly mid-January, and I … Read more
Although the world is very full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. – Helen Keller Have you ever known someone who found out they had cancer? Or someone who found out they had diabetes? Have you ever met someone who told you they survived sexual abuse or rape? Chances are … Read more
It’s officially 2016! As I mentioned in my last blog, which was a reflection on my goals for 2015, I happen to love the turning of the year. Not because I drink (I have 4 glasses of wine a year!) but because I love the opportunity to set goals and think about resolutions. What is … Read more
I like goals. I pretty much always have. I like setting goals and I even like reflecting on my progress on my goals. I also like time markers. Meaning, now that it’s almost the end of 2015, we are at a juncture. It’s time to reflect on my 2015 goals. I also like lists. I … Read more
The holiday season isn’t easy for me. Can you relate? When I was a kid my mom had red velvet dresses for my sister and me, along with patent leather shoes. My brother was put in a shiny suit. Christmas was a big show. We drove a long distance to get to my great grandmother’s … Read more
I have decided to ride my bike 100 miles at the Tour de Cure Twin Cities on Saturday, June 4th, 2016. I realized that having a goal helps me focus my energy and plan my strategies for success. In 2016, I will celebrate living well with type 1 diabetes for 35 years. That calls for … Read more
A few weeks ago I applied for a job that I was convinced I wanted. I got invited to come in for an interview. The interview went well, as most of them have in my life. I connected professionally and personally with each of the three who conducted the interview. As soon as the interview … Read more