In these times … ode to Kurt

Pasta with Low-Fat Curry Sauce If you have a craving for pasta with creamy sauce but don’t want the fat and extra calories of an Alfredo, try this simply divine Asian-inspired treat: it has all the satisfying creaminess with fewer than 350 calories per serving. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces dry pasta 3 tablespoons slivered almonds 1…

I awoke to the ‘snap, crackle pop’ of firecrackers exploding in the streets … I was somewhat disoriented, not knowing what was going on, and curious as to whether this was to be a typical awakening to my life in Guatemala? At first it sounded like brief but sporadic splashes of lightening, and then with…

I literally feel as if I’ve been run over by a steam roller, several times over. I have a canker sore that makes speech almost indecipherable and I feel like ka-ka. Here’s hoping I can sleep better than last night! b l A H ……………

NPH ( “Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos“; translates as: Our Little Brothers and Sisters) has 19 orphanages in 9 countries, located in both Latin and South America. The NPH orphanage in Guatemala was founded in 1996 and houses 345+ children ranging in age from 0 – 21 years of age. Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos was founded by Father…

Deodorizing Room Spray Inspired by Better Basics for the Home, by Annie Berthold-Bond This is SO simple to make, and all you do is spritz some into the air of any area that needs freshening. Why go toxic when you can have a lovely all-natural deodorizing spray?! INGREDIENTS 8 drops essential oil of lavender 4…

What a wonderful fantastical Tim Burton movie …. ‘Corpse Bride‘ is a stop-motion claymation film that I recommend to ANYBODY. Corpse Bride carries on in the dark, romantic tradition of Tim Burton’s classic films Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Brilliant voice cast behind the characters. I would love to watch it again! Watching…