Good Things

My gratitude list right now:

1. My son and all of his one liners.
2. My sweet, sweet partner-I love him deep down in my bones.
3. The smell of rain.
4. Having a good hair day.
5. Dinner planned for the evening-and it looks to be delicious.
6. Baseball game tonight.
7. Decorah in July.
8. My wonderful bicycle.
9. My incredible family and friends.
10. Strong arms.

Four Agreements

I believe in the wisdom of The Four Agreements:

Don't take it personally
Be impeccable with your word
Always do your best
Don't make assumptions

I am dealing with a very difficult situation with my SO's family and trying hard to live by these agreements. I was told that I said something to upset his mother, but was not told what it was that I said (hard to "clean it up" when you are not sure what it is). This all took place DURING a family wedding reception in a town where I knew NOBODY. I was embarrassed and humiliated and did not even get a chance to defend myself. The entire extended family-sans one funny uncle-treated me like I was an intruder. On top of it all my SO was asked if he wanted to lose all his family for marrying me! And they don't even know me.

I guess it is their crazy-not mine and I will just have to keep my head high and keep on loving SO with all my heart. I feel terrible for him. His heart aches.

Baked Kale

I had forgotten just how delicious baked kale was until tonight. I found some kale at my local grocer...BIG green beautiful leaves. Washed, rinsed, spun in the salad spinner. Remove big veins, "chiffonade" , toss lightly with GOOD olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, spread on sheet pan, then bake at 375 for about 13 minutes or until kale looks "purplish greenish." Cool slightly, place in a linen lined basket. ENJOY! Tastes great on top of roasted vegtables and broiled orange roughy...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....