This past semester, I taught senior citizens about nutrition, healthy cooking, planning meals, and budgeting. The course I taught was “Cooking Matters”, which is a program developed by “Share Our Strength” (an organization working to end hunger) in collaboration with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. These are the ladies that I worked with. From left to … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Self-Portrait
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s myriad self-portraits, I decided to draw my own. My favorite colors are green and orange, so I used them more than other colors. This is one of my attempts trying to master asymmetrical expression. Continue reading
Cherry Tarts
Mr. Millsaps and I are still writing the coolest love story ever. I just love old songs and most of them are about heartache, so I thought I would write one. I also love food, so of course my heartache song involves sweets! Lyrics: Where to start Let me lay out my heart Because since … Continue reading
“Herbs” by Abra
I made an information booklet about herbs for my Community Nutrition class. It took me about 6 hours and I am so, so excited about my results. Herbs! Continue reading
Skyfall-ing in Love
On Friday in the middle of the day my boyfriend invited me to a work outing. All techies at his new job were asked to come to the matinee showing of the newest James Bond movie, Skyfall. Significant others were welcome too – so, being a 007 fan, of course I joined the fun! The … Continue reading
Tallest Man On Earth
I tried to add some sounds from the objects at my disposal. This is an experiment for me and I realize it’s not perfect. I’m learning and I appreciate your patience. Lyrics: The tallest man on earth went walking Down the street one day People stopped, they stared, were gawking As he wandered on his … Continue reading
Fille de la Nuit (Daughter of the Night)
This is the first song that I have ever written in French. Lyrics: Elle a dansee sous la lune et les etoiles Ils sont encapsules en la ciel de nuit Tous des vents sombres sont branchees Dans les couleurs brillantes comme Fini le bon vieux temps Les jours des enfants Elles sont tres belles. Et … Continue reading