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Life Is Short: Mini-Retirements
We got back from Spring Break in San Diego last week, and I am already dreaming and scheming about more travel with my family. I feel like this time with them is so fleeting, and I love having adventures with them.My current theory is that the way we think about retirement is completely messed up. Why work your butt off until you’re really old and then get your free time? When your body doesn’t feel very good? And your children are grown?I would much rather work longer (my job brings immense meaning into my life) and punctuate my life with more trips–“mini retirements,” if you will, while I’m… Read More -
Facing the Food Insensitivities
I’m finally getting to a place where I think I can tackle all the food sensitivities around here. Between my three guys, we are trying to minimize gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and citrus.I tried brainstorming different categories of food, with the idea that the categories would help me search for recipes. Here are the categories I came up with:- Rice and beans
- Curry
- Tostadas
- Tacos
- Enchiladas
- Veggie burgers
- Pasta
- Chili
- Sushi
- Fried rice
So for this week, here are the five recipes we are going to try:- Rice & Beans: Braised Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas
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Rage Against Uncomfortable Shoes
I find myself in a bit of a conundrum on a daily basis. I would be better at my job if I dressed more professionally. As an Executive Director of a non-profit organization, I have to raise a lot of money (millions), and I have to convince people that we can turn an ambitious vision into a reality. And whether I like it or not, my appearance is connected to my capacity to do that. I’m the girl who doesn’t like to waste time or money with makeup. I only like comfortable shoes. And I don’t… Read More
