Saturday, May 31, 2014

~this moment~


a simple moment
from our week together

Capture your joy as you say 
good-bye to May
and
hello to June.

Happy Weekender!
:)

Thursday, May 29, 2014

destinations

a definite case can be made here
for those who subscribe
to the theory that life
is all about the journey
but take it from one who 
sat through the 10-hour tour...
small towns with
pizzerias
quaint shops
ice cream stands
parks
leather stores
can make all the difference
for the bum
and disposition
a place to stretch your legs
grab a snack and drink
talk and laugh
not to mention
slather on more SPF
and
hit the rest stop

it went something
like this...























an adventure
  dedicated to reminding oneself
to enjoy the journey

beauty is all around

remember to
 stop and smell
the
leather

carpe diem!

(saving the best for last...)

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

"let's go for a ride"

The Forecast:

Beautiful
with a chance of
flowers.


Extended Forecast:

More
Beautiful.

With the long weekend
underway
and a to-do list 
with accompanying hash marks
signifying our accomplishments
and the earning
of some 
good
ol' fashioned
fun


buckle-up
we're going for a ride
with our
leather clad
gang


my spot
(and yours, too)
as we prepare for an
adventure
which will include
rolling hills
nature sitings
wind whipping through your hair

a real thrill ride


We are about to embark
on a ten-hour tour
that will
take us to
wherever
 the road may
lead us


Through the
back roads

where all the 
good stuff 
is going on.

Wait for it...
;)

Friday, May 23, 2014

~this moment~


looking up

Oh...and what a view it is!

Already Friday???
Yikes!
How fast this week did go...
like a spin on the Corkscrew
coming off dizzy
a little banged up
with possible whiplash
a little breathless
and yet
standing in line again
for another crazy ride!

Yeah...
that kinda fast.

Enjoy a 
nice
slow
extra long
extra fun
kick-off to summer
weekend...

cuz I'm gonna!

*soulemama and friends
got it right...
it's all about 
those
moments.

Grab hold and
enjoy the ride.

:)

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

triptych tuesday




after the rain

~sprouts

~violets

~clear sky

which called me outside to play
in the puddles.
:)
Happy Tuesday, All!

Friday, May 16, 2014

~this moment~

puddle jumping

Playing along with
soulemama and friends
as we celebrate
big/small/wonderful moments
from our week.

Come out and play
with us.
:)

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

triptych tuesday





a garden in its earliest stages

a welcomed visitor

tending the nest

a very good day

Thursday, May 8, 2014

this week in my kitchen :: blog hop

A beautiful morning
inspired
me to...


create something
special
and special always seems to begins with
onions
peppers of many colors
garlic
sizzling in olive oil


then the fun part
crumbling a block of tofu
with my bare hands


with a few 
specific herbs and seasonings
the magic happens


transforming this dish
into an amazing
scrambler


served alongside
whole grain toast and a
dollop of salsa


before making its way
upstairs
for a morning meal
shared in bed.

This recipe is but one of the many delicious
entrees I have acquired
through Heather's
30 Day Vegan Workshop
and the good news is
there's still time to sign up
and join in on the fun.

That's Heather
from
Beauty That Moves
at the sidebar.

Thanks 
so much
for dropping by.

:)

Monday, May 5, 2014

for cinco :: the BEST of the EASY guacamoles

As I recall 
it was before my
morning coffee...

you know it's gonna be a doozie
when the story starts off
with an excuse!

I actually asked
my sister none-the-less!
when is cinco de mayo
this year?

Duh...
like, when's the 
Fourth of July?

Well...
it's today!


and in celebration
I am going to share my
love for the avocado
with my go-to
guacamole


which always starts off
with 2 ripe 
avocados
which I mash  (not to much) in a bowl with
a pastry knife

then add
the juice of a lemon


another love of mine
I craved lemons
during my pregnancies

so this pairing
is a
 match made in heaven

Here's the recipe
it comes from
my days with
Le Leche League
and their cookbook
Whole Foods For The Whole Family
is it any wonder why
I reminisce


now I've been told
that when you alter a recipe
with 3 ingredients
you can claim it as your own
but...
I wanted to give
Helen Palmer
her props!
I always use 2 avocados
and the juice of 1 lemon
and
garlic salt
4 cherry tomatoes-diced fine
leaving the seeds
on the cutting board floor


now this can be changed up
with
 lime vs lemon
cilantro
no tomato or onion
jalapenos for heat
fresh garlic
but why mess around 
with perfection

K.I.S.S.

Keep. It. Simple. Stupid!

Have you heard...
cinco de mayo
lands on
May 5th this year?

That's today!

Celebrate with this
The
Best of the Easy Guacamoles!


Ole!

Sunday, May 4, 2014

arrival

Let's examine the
evidence.


trampoline hair


conversations in the sun


barefoot wanderings


daffodil smiles


hoop dreams


motorcycle mornings


It's
conclusive.

Spring has
officially
arrived
here at 
the Ondrus house

Can you hear 
the Alleluia chorus?

Ahhh-le-lu-yeah!