Good Eats for Folks w/ Alleriges

Good Eats 1
So, my mom, sister Holly and cousin Michelle inspired me to try yummy new recipes, ones that I could eat even though my list of "can't-eat-foods" is eternally long. Even if you don't have food allergies, this harvest dish (squash, apple and cranberry) is yummy and perfect for fall (which seems to be here already!). Discover the tastiness here: http://www.elanaspantry.com/acorn-squash-with-cranberry-apple-stuffing/

P.S. If you want to healthfully sweeten this dish, add a little stevia (which is what I think I'm going to do!).

T.F.T.D. #25 (Uni-Tasking)

A friend of mine wants to know what people think of this article: http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/the_web/article4362950.ece

This is what I posted in reply:

"I am in love with uni-tasking! I read an article similar to this a couple of years ago and felt soooo much better after reading it. You know, that part of you that feels it should be concentrating is battling the part that lies that what society tells us about multi-tasking is best (get more done!). It just feels more natural to uni-task...more peaceful, calming... One of the best nights of my life was a night spend with the electricity out. I actually began wishing the electricity would permanently go out in my house and office. Aw, breathe... :) God certainly doesn't want us burdened."

What do you think?

T.F.T.D. #24 (First Ride)

Hey out there. When was the last time you observed a child, other than a family member or close friend, learning how to ride a bike (training wheel-less!) for the first time? Walking down the Iron Horse Trail this evening, I watched a mother and daughter experience that exact experience. It was priceless. The mom, with her blouse blowing in the breeze, held one strong hand in a solid grasp on her daughter's purple bike while jogging and pushing...careful not to let the her little blonde fall. "This is a milestone," she urged softly in her daughter's ear, never letting her eyes off what was in front of them. "It takes baby steps..."

Shortly after I passed them by, and understanding what a beautiful moment I had witnessed between this young mother and daughter, I glanced back and smiled. The girl had veered off into the weeds, but she and her bike were both still standing. This wise mother knew the exact moment to let go. In her care, she gave her daughter the confidence and encouragement to overcome a big feat--successfully.

I was looking for God on this trail, and I found Him speaking to me, through this little girl's first ride.

T.F.T.D. #23 (Where They Are Now?)

Ever wonder what your favorite childhood stars are up to now? Flipping through the channels this morning, I caught one of my favorite childhood shows on and, since I hadn't heard anything about them since their screen days, immediately wondered where these actors are at now. Here are a couple: :)

Mindy, Mork and Mindy (Pam Dawber): No longer acting, but is involved in Big Brothers, Little Sisters and "EyeQ" (assists reading speed and comprehension). Dawber is married with two sons, Sean and Ty.

Punky Brewster (Soleil Moon Frye): Still working in the film industry (even directing), has been married for about 10 years and just had her second daughter, Jagger Blue (first daughter: Poet, talk about them names! Well, her name is Sun Moon).

Nicholas Martin in McGee and Me! (Joseph Dammann): Still acting and working in reality T.V. production (including The Bachelor--strange to think of him doing that ;) ).



Mr. Belvedere (Christopher Hewitt): He died in 2001 from complications with diabetes. :( However, I am currently reading Julie Andrew's amazing biography and was very surprised to find out from this research that she and Hewitt both debuted on Broadway together (My Fair Lady, 1956)! :)

Webster (Emmanuel Lewis): This childhood star brought his own record label, Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment, to the scene in 2000 and is now jumping back into acting (Doesn't Texas Ever End).

Vici the Robot, Small Wonder (Tiffany Brissette): No longer acting, Brissette, enjoys horseback riding and is a counselor in San Diego for children and young adults.

Ted McGriff, Hey Dude! (David Lascher): Still acting and is married with two kids.

Michelle, Full House (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen): J/K!

Stephanie Tanner, Full House (Jodie Sweetin): Sweetin is no longer acting, but is excited about teaching. Recently married (2007), Sweetin just had her first child, a baby girl named Zoie.

T.F.T.D. #22 (Engagement)

My sisses' engagement photos from the Presidio (San Francisco) turned out SO cute! She's a good little model and this one's totally classic. :)

For more, view:
http://happenstancephotography.com/slideshows/hollydaniel/

T.F.T.D. #21 (Luxury)

Driving is now a luxury (fit in everyone you can! :) ).

T.F.T.D. #20 (Thinking)

A couple cool quotes for the day from Thinking for a Change by John Maxwell: "...stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible." A belief in the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible." 29

" ...call it what you like: the will to succeed, belief in yourself, confidence in your ability, faith. It's really true: people who believe they can't, don't. But if you believe you can, you can! That's the power ..." 170