Just Me & My Moments in April – I Can’t Catch A Break!
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Here you will find a collection of ideas, tips, and just thoughts. I love to share everything happening in my abundant life and what inspires me.
Welcome to Just Me & My Moments! It’s a little space where I share the bits and pieces that make up my everyday life. From small joys to honest reflections, it’s all about capturing the moments that shape who I am. Nothing fancy, just real life, simple and meaningful, and one moment at a time as a widow.
I’m so happy you are here!
One of the perks of living in Central Florida means I get to see the launches from the space center a few miles south.
I had the perfect backyard seat just a few miles north to watch the Artemis launch, with the NASA live feed playing in the background on my phone, my camera focused and ready to snap pictures, feeling like a VIP spectator. And then, right on cue, a single, dramatic cloud rolled in like it had ONE job. 😅☁️🚀
You couldn’t have timed it better if you tried. Florida skies were telling me, “Not today.” Still, there’s something kind of magical about seeing a small bit of it. Guess I’ll call it a suspenseful viewing experience 😂
DROUGHT: The whole state of Florida and other areas of the Deep South are in an extreme drought. Still. With no rain in sight! Historically, April and May are the driest months, but we were in a drought warning before April rolled around. Keeping my fingers crossed and saying a few prayers to get the skies to open up! 🙏🏻🌧️
UPCOMING TRIP: Even though I don’t like to fly as much as I used to, I know that I can’t wait to get to the destination. I have an upcoming trip to meet my son, and we are going to take a road trip around Louisiana. He wants to see New Orleans, and I want to visit a couple of other towns. The best part is, I don’t have to drive!! 🚙
ONE POT MARRY ME CHICKEN PASTA: In a large pot over medium high heat, cook oil from 1/2 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes with 1 pound cubed boneless chicken, salt and black pepper to taste, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning until cooked, remove chicken; add 2 tablespoons salted butter, 2 cloves garlic chopped, and remaining 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, cook 1 to 2 minutes, add 3/4 to 1 pound short cut pasta and 2 cups water, cook until al dente, stir in 2 cups whole milk, 2 ounces cream cheese, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan, return chicken with chopped sun dried tomatoes and 2 cups chopped baby spinach, remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, serve. Enjoy!
🐕🦺DIXIE UPDATE: She went to the groomers for the first time. Since she has several different types of fur, I wanted to see what she would look like with a trim all over. When I went to pick her up, she “pranced” out to meet me. 🥰 She must have felt so much better with a lot of that hot fur off of her. Then I saw the bows!! She looked so cute in them. Sadly, they only lasted until the next day. Since they were put on with regular rubber bands, they were all twisted in her hair. I had to cut them out. 🥲
🛋️FUN AND INTERESTING FACT: What food is healthier for you when it’s cooked? How do you get out of quicksand? Tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, and other veggies are better for us when cooked, but so is leftover pasta. When it is leftover and not fresh, it has more resistant starch, which is linked to better blood pressure control and gut health. Getting out of quicksand is actually easy. Lie on your back and keep your arms out of the quicksand. Wiggle your feet to propel you to the edge of the quicksand. Now you know.
⛪ IN CLOSING: Better is the end of a matter than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit- Ecclesiastes 7:8
Something to chew on
“Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what’s meaningful. When you practice it daily, you begin to appreciate the life you’re already living and discover joy right where you are.”
Look at these paper tulips. Aren’t they the cutest? The best part is that they are made from coffee filters.
💗What I’m loving this month
- Antiques Terracotta pot with handles
- Love this ribbed-patterned pot
- Set of 4 inexpensive Spring Towels
- Vintage-looking Blue Glassware
- I’m trying this Easy Skillet Cheesy Enchilada Bake
- DIY Terracotta Clay Herb Markers
- How to arrange rannuculus
What I’m watching, reading & listening to
📺 Started watching Dark Winds. I’m a little late on this one, but I’m hooked from the first episode. You will find it on Netflix, and it was produced by Robert Redford.
📺 I watched the Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer the other day. I’m sure you have heard about this story, but having it laid out like it was in this short series really shows what kind of monster Rex Heuermann really is. I believe that if the police felt that lives were lost, then prostitutes’ lives were lost; there may have been fewer lives lost. A date for the trial hasn’t been set yet, and you can bet I will be watching that trial.
Let me know of any true crime stories you’ve watched in the comments.
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It must have been so exciting watching that rocket launch recently! I remember going to the Kennedy Space Centre on a holiday to Florida when I was a kid, and it’s an incredible place! These are lovely moments from April!
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
I cooked the marry me chicken a few months ago and was soooo good…I never made the pasta version of it. I will make it this weekend. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Watching the launch must have been so amazing! We watched the entire launch, everything related to the trip, and the return home.
Wow! How amazing to see Artemis launch, we watched it live on TV. My son was so excited. I must say I do love a bowl of leftover pasta – even better if it is good for me too!
I used to live in Florida a long time ago and like you I loved to go and watch the rocket launches. But this one must have been special – so cool. I think in our current times NASA and Artemis were like a glimmer of hope. Going to check out Gone girls – sounds like my kind of series.
Can I just say that Dixie is the cuttest dog I have ever seen? And the pink color works so well – easy to see how much Dixie is loved. =)
How amazing you were able to see the launch! Also love the “something to chew on section – Gratitude is part of my daily practice.
Kay | http://www.mummyburgess.co.uk
A trip with your son sounds like so much fun! I am back in the states visiting my family this week and it’s been rainy in New York! I love the idea of the one-pot marry me pasta. Delicious.
I bet the launch was brilliant! The marry me chicken dish sounds absolutely delicious
I especially liked the “perfectly timed” cloud story… frustrating, but beautifully told! Dixie looks very pretty with her bows 🙂