what the inside of Terra Walker's brain looks like
If you haven’t noticed yet, I hide the images I create for Pinterest in my blog posts, so they don’t take up a ton of space, and so people don’t have to scroll a billion times. I also don’t have a PinIt button, because I want to be really specific about what is pinned from my blog. This post is… Continue Reading…
I got this recipe for these gluten-free peanut butter cookies from my friend Colette a decade ago, and they’ve been my go-to for unexpected or last-minute guests and parties. They’re good enough to be included in your holiday cookie tins, though. Bonus: They’re Gluten Free and Vegetarian. I mean, how much better does it get? Double Bonus: They take about… Continue Reading…
Gratitude. We’re taught from a young age that we need to express it, and the first phrases we’re taught are please and thank you. I can’t remember being taught to say you’re welcome. I learned by example, and the common response in my home was, “No problem” or “Uh-huh”, which I don’t think qualifies as an actual response. When we… Continue Reading…
Because I have to get busy roasting the squash and apples, without further ado: My cardiac team at Joe DiMaggio/Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. Without them, I might literally not be here to type this. They fought for my life with me, and for me when I was just too tired. To Dr. Roth, Dr. Young, Marea (my cardiac… Continue Reading…
Unpopular opinion: I think Jared Leto’s Joker is a throw-away character. Looks-wise, he nailed that specific joker, but he was wholly unnecessary to the Suicide Squad story. HOWEVER, he IS necessary to Joker’s story, and for that reason, I adore him. Heath Ledger’s Joker gave me goosebumps. For now, he’s my favorite. Maybe forever, because we’ll never see him do… Continue Reading…
Feeling happy? I’d like to introduce you to one of the most powerful and naturally occurring drugs: Oxytocin. I can’t even begin to tell you how much you need this drug if you’re on a path of survival. Oxytocin is that incredibly powerful substance created in your brain that is responsible for monogamous pair bonding, social group bonding, smooth childbirth,… Continue Reading…
I had all but forgotten that it’s officially Blogtober. I got caught up in promoting The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit, and totally forgot to start on October 1. It’s October 17, and TGBTK is in hibernation for the year, and I can relax for a minute or two to post this challenge I got from my good friend Lauren at EllDuclos.blog…. Continue Reading…
Warning: I’m about to gush! Also, there are affiliate links in here, and I’ll make coffee money if you decide to pop in and join me in owning The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit. You can check out my disclosures for more information. Y’ALL! I have so much to tell you about this toolkit, and I am super excited and honored to bring… Continue Reading…
It feels somewhat appropriate that one of my first posts on my brand new blog would be a recipe for one of my favorite ways to make the people in my life happy. Yes, I still develop recipes. I just like a good boxed cake mix cookie once in a while. I still prefer cakes from scratch. Tonight, while I… Continue Reading…
Author’s Note: This composition was part of an assignment for imagery in a recent creative writing class. I have since tuned it as much as I’m willing, and now I present to you a bit of my time with my grandmother, Mary F. Walker – Church Deacon, Farmer’s Wife, Restaurateur, Writer, English Teacher, World Traveler, and – as I found… Continue Reading…
It is with great sadness that I let you know I’m very done with A Spork in the Road. That site carried me through some really tough times, and I will always be grateful it existed. As you can see, I retained the spork for my logo here. You may have also noticed softer colors, and a theme that’s more… Continue Reading…
We all have those days (more or less) when we feel not great, and lately mine have come less-frequently. My secret is that I have a list of things I do when I’m feeling not that great; spectacular ways to show myself that I am loved and worthy of care and compassion. These 13 things always make me feel better,… Continue Reading…