Double Portion Inspiration

A recent trip to Kentucky inspired me to embrace the new season of Fall.  The weather was crisp - a chilly 46 degrees.  The array of colors sprawled throughout the city, with the changing leaves was breathtaking.  It appeared as if someone took a paint brush and delicately painted a canvas for all to enjoy.  During my morning run, I saw many commuters driving into work.  They jumped out of their car not stopping for a moment to enjoy the view I found mesmerizing . Florida stays green all year, so I enjoyed being nestled into true Fall weather.  The crunch of the leaves while running made me giddy inside - how about you?  What do you enjoy about Fall weather?  What Fall fashion piece is a "magical must have" for you?  For me, it is a pair of leather riding boots. Enjoy a few photos from Louisville, Kentucky! (Posted by Roslyn)  

Yummy goodness! I love sharing recipes and when I found a recipe that combined potatoes, eggs, and bacon, how could I resist sharing it.  Over the years we've shared everything from Buffalo Chicken Dip to Strawberry Monkey Bread.   Well this weekend I was inspired to try a new recipe out of the July/August issue of   Food Network Magazine.    Ingredients  Ingredients 2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, quartered 1 pound bacon, chopped 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 6 scallions, finely chopped 1 medium red onion, diced 1 tablespoon sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper   Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.     Hint for success:  Use thick cut bacon for maximum flavor     Meanwhile, sau...

The smile you see is not always the "happy" I feel inside. Can you feel this pain?   My outburst or erratic behavior scream to show you the hurt I'm enduring. How can I make you understand? Am I in this alone? I'm sinking into a dark abyss of depression.  Exhaustion & nausea after surgery If you've ever experienced pain, one of the above statements might have applied to you.  You endure hurt with many questions, that oftentimes never get answered.  The pain could be financial, physical or mental - in some cases, it is all three.  Loneliness, confusion, sadness and anger are some of the emotions felt during times of pain. I catch myself smiling deep within my soul because, through God's grace, I discovered the other side of pain- healing .  When you linger with pain for a certain length of time you start to adapt it as your normal state of being.  This is the danger zone , because healing will eventually come. Don...

What would you say if God asked, " What do you want me to do for you ?"  How would you answer?  Would you ask for financial blessings?  Maybe a new car?  Increased wisdom?  Maybe a new career?  That was the question posed today at my church.  It was such a wonderful message on the power of prayer.  My pastor pointed out that our prayers touch the heart of God.  That one statement resonated with me.  To think that the God of our universe who intricately created every human being, spoke this world into existence, and knows the intimate details of my life can be touched by my prayers is amazing! My pastor taught from Matthew 20:29-34. 29 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. 30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 The crowd rebuked them and told them to be qu...

Recently at a conference, I was asked this question: When was the last time you did something for the first time?   Hmm...that takes a little thought!  Be inspired to go out this weekend and create a new FIRST memory. (Posted by Roslyn) This week I had a hot rock massage for the first time - BLISS!

I get so annoyed when my boys leave a drop of juice in the jug.  I have my glass ready to pour a fresh glass of refreshment, only to open the refrigerator and find an EMPTY container.  UGH!  I yell through the house, "Are you kidding me!" Has this ever happened to you? Sometimes I race through life and feel pretty empty. There are times when emotionally, spiritually and physically I am running on fumes and completely depleted. We all need a self-awareness  when we have these moments.  Just like our gas tank, eventually we will STOP running.   Surround yourself with those that can hold you accountable to a regular "engine check".  Are all internal systems running smoothly?  Is your face breaking out with pimples like a teenager because of stress?  Are you sleeping?  Are the words you speak negative and snippy?   Those are all triggers showing  - SYSTEM MALFUNCTION! As I've grown as a woman, I realize there are times...