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Now That The Kids Are Gone

Now that the kids are gone, it is time to snooze a little and catch my breath. I must recoup and restrategize my day. I have three emails to send before noon, I need to schedule appointments at the hospital, I need to prepare lunch before they return, I have to publish the blog post, and then network with my new contacts on LinkedIn. Speaking of LinkedIn, I need to take that certification before the week is over. I have to... is that a sock under the sofa? Why is that book on the coffee table? I must refold the throw and place it nicely. The dishes won't take themselves off the table; I'd better get to it, now that the kids are gone.  Now that the kids are gone for a few hours, I want to snooze and catch up on social media, reach out to my friends and family, and be social. I want to hang out virtually, or get lost shopping online. Now that the kids are gone, I want to watch all those movies saved in my playlist or listen to unhinged podcasts. I want to get lost in my Spotify p...

Cook With Me- Plantain Chips with Guacamole

 Welcome to this new series, where I will be sharing my food with you!  It is no secret that my phone memory is loaded with pictures of food - food I cooked, or bought - and did absolutely nothing with. A few months ago, I stumbled on an X post asking people to share their monthly dump (JPEGs), but make it food. I gladly added a few of mine. Someone asked if I had a food blog, and I said no, but it got me thinking. I have always wanted to have a food blog but did not think I had the time. Truth is, I still don't have the time, but sometimes, you just have to make it happen, especially if it is important to you. So, here is my attempt at doing just that! I am so glad to share this here with you, and I hope it turns out even better than I imagine it. For this first post, it's not a full meal - it is more of a snack that I totally enjoyed. Guacamole is something I will always love, and it is surprising that this is my first attempt at making it.  Without missing a beat, let’...