Hello, Bitterness

Hello, Bitterness

  Series: Keepin’ it Real Do you ever feel bitter? I did, and I hated it because I knew I should be AUTHENTICALLY GRATEFUL every day in every way. I’m human, though, and the “jolly” side of the human condition often relies on premises that...
Get Back, Bullies!

Get Back, Bullies!

  Series: Keepin’ it real Whether it’s underwater basket weaving, picking up used golf balls from an abandoned lot, counting worry wrinkles, or anything mundane you do to fill your spare time rather than get out and follow your dreams, you’re...
The Spirit of FREEDOM Still Haunts Route 66

The Spirit of FREEDOM Still Haunts Route 66

  How did one road come to signify so many things to people, past and present? Personally, I think it’s all about FREEDOM. Our nation was founded by people on a fierce quest for FREEDOM. Immigrants by the tens of millions have since come to America for the...
French Onion Meatballs in Broth

French Onion Meatballs in Broth

This recipe is on the Internet, but I Jodi-ized it with a few changes! I mean, if you’re going to name something “French-Onion,” then it ought to drip with the flavor of onions, right? I thought so, too. French Onion Meatballs in Broth Are Both...

Jodi’s Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

            *low-altitude recipe* 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas Salt pork (1- or 2-inch piece) 1 med. diced onion 2 cloves fresh garlic pulp (don’t slice) 1 stalk celery, sliced ¼ to ½ cup carrots cut into small chunks (optional) 1 can...