by Lauren A Jennings | Dec 1, 2014 | Spirituality
This Christmas, we are scaling back. We are newly wed, and newly frugal. Because I have been on medical leave for depressive symptoms related to my bi-polar, we have less for Christmas gifts this year than either of us had as singles last year. Somehow, it seems like...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 24, 2014 | Nutrition
Who knew it was so difficult to find a healthy recipe for pumpkin pie? No crazy ingredients. I already take crazy meds to help manage my bi-polar. Just simple home-baked goodness. As it turned out, finding the formula was not so easy. It’s Thanksgiving week,...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 10, 2014 | Nutrition
Nothing beats the sweet crisp of local apples in the fall. Once you’ve had the real deal, it’s hard to go back to the chemical-laden rounds that you find in regular grocery stores. We have survived cancer and live with bi-polar, but here, we are in the...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 9, 2014 | Spirituality
This weekend, two Great Escapes made ripples east of the lake. My husband and I escaped into a DIY natural bath soak. My dog escaped into the neighborhood from whence he came. Every Saturday, David and I observe 24 full hours of rest. It’s unusual to find...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 6, 2014 | Spirituality
I’ve been thinking about starting a blog. It’s a stubborn thought. It vanishes under the surface of my mind for several minutes, hours, maybe, only to reappear, shaking its head and spraying me with droplets. The thought is stubborn. With the thought comes...
