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Cozy Mexican Beef Stew

The nights are longer, weather colder. Simmer this soup in crock pot for dinner is comforting and easy! Check out the healing benefits of some of the ingredients at the end of this post. Naturally gluten free. You’ll need (organic if possible)*: 2 pounds lean beef or buffalo stew meat (grass-fed preferred) 1 32 oz. box,…
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6 Lessons from A Back Attack

Then it happens. My sensitive back, the one I stretch every morning, says No. Sitting becomes a problem. Getting out of bed is impossible. I give it Reiki, or an attempt, but the pain is distracting. I could have battled with the mind on that one, but I am too impatient. I have a paper…
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Voting is Connecting

What. A. Privilege. The sky is blue, crisp; the air…whiffs of bacon…in downtown Boulder. I entered the courthouse to vote this morning. After ID’ing myself, I got a ballot in my hands. Finally, I get to say my piece in this election. In a swing state, no less. The significance of the moment overwhelms and excites…
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Easy Root Noodle Soup

Fiber. Gluten-free, vegan, detoxing, and grounding. Roots = 1st chakra = connecting to Earth. I make this year around. During cold days it’s super comforting. I am a lazy cook. I find the simplest way to make tasty and nutritional meals. My son and I are good noodle folk. It’s carbs but I’ve found “better” carbs.…
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The Beauty of Being Predictable

Call me anal. Predictability allows me to be unpredictable.  I go on a bike ride on the same path. I turn around at the same place. I know where I am going, I have my trusty water bottle. It is a beautiful ride. I’d stop with my camera and snap away, taking time to wonder and…
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Realizing LOVE

Summer’s gone The heat’s blasting The morning’s dim I wake up thinking This is mean. I slip from warm cocoon of down Feeling chill on flannel-covered arms   Who loves you?  A voice calls. Hmm…  I have heat. I have shelter. I have safety. I am Sue, the beloved of Justin, Jien-Shie, Roger, Noah, Jonah,…
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