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it away. But, I did make time to bake some
Asian Salisbury Steaks. Each day I try
to make something new. I love to cook!
When I was in the rehab center I watched
all the cooking shows and came home
inspired.
The children are with their dad this week
visiting relatives. Next week they are going
camping. They plan to see me on their
way up north.
Last night I hosted a Tastefully Simple Party
at my home. We had a great time! A
gathering of six of my girlfriends came and
we taste tested about 20 items of food. In
fact, you can try it out also by ordering
from Tastefully Simple online. Post your
purchase by Monday. And put in for
hostess, "Denise"
I'm using this time without the children
to catch up on some things and to plan
my next steps. I cleaned out the last closet
the other day. Now I can see everything
that is inside!
I chose the activities I want to do with
the children when my mom visits in late
August and I signed up for some art classes
for next month: floral painting, One Stroke
painting and I'm thinking about one class
in mosaics.
Being I can't work at the moment, I've decided
to work on some new skills and as I mentioned
in my other blog about hosting an Art
appreciation workshop.
Last night I made more specific notes
about appreciating art:
-Ask about a painting:
who, what, when, where and why?
-What reaction does it give?
-What emotions does it convey?
-What medium is used?
-Does it reflect reality or fantasy?
-What or who is the central figure?
-What era is the painting from?
-Does it tell a story?
I showed my friend Donna all my art books
and a curriculum for teaching about Norman
Rockwell's art that I created when I home-
schooled my children. We discussed how
I might publish it- oh dear, another big
project! Oh, I love it!
I went to the breast cancer specialist today.
She said that most likely I won't need surgery,
but we will see.
The Cancer Center gave me another free
case of Ensure. They want me to consume
100 grams of protein a day. I find this very
hard to do and reading in a health journal
that our bodies can only process 6 grams
of protein at a time, I wonder hmmmm.. it
just doesn't calculate.
On top of it, Ensure is full of soy which
everyone touts is soooo good for you. (Oh,
by the way, Ensure is a protein drink. I like
the vanilla flavor.) But all the health reports
say it's toxic, causes cancer etc. Go figure.
Who's right?
I know it's a lazy way for me to get protein.
But, I wonder is it really helping? Ensure
is full of lots of vitamins and minerals too;
don't mind that.
Well, I was going to go to a Chef Series
event tonight, but instead I've decided to
call my children and work on my art workshop.
I'm just in the mood to be home.
Home sweet home! How I love my home!
Especially when the children are here!
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