Hamilton Healthy Habits

"So, do you like it Honey?" I ask Zach nervously as he tries the soup I made. It's a lentil soup recipe I'm trying for the first time, complete with lentils, ground beef, tomatoes, and other veggies! Zach nods with a smile as he swallows his first bites. "Its really not bad Love. It's good…

The Art of Domestic Engineering

"Goodbye darling--I'll see you later!" I gave Zach a big hug and kiss as he left for work into the dark wintry morning. Christmas break was over, and that meant back to work. For Zach at his job out in the workplace, and for me back to work as a homemaker! Or, as I like…

Country Girl Tries the Treadmill

Woooooooooosh! I spread out my arms for balance as I stepped onto the ice rink and began to timidly glide around. "It's all slippery Honey!" I exclaimed to Zach as we began skating. "Yep!" Zach responded cheerfully as he glided by. We'd talked about going ice skating ever since his Christmas break started, and now…

Change: Pain vs. Peace

I sighed as I sat down at my Grandma's piano keyboard. Golden evening sunshine peeked through the living room windows as I began to play 'This is My Grownup Christmas List' on the black and white keys. It was just me and the music for a brief minute--the buzz of chatter and laughter from the…