What's for Dinner #412 Summer 2024
last year
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (102)
- last year
- last year
Related Discussions
SS Support - Mon. 4/12 thru Wed. 4/14
Comments (21)Hi guys, Thanks for the preliminaries. I am really trying to be unbiased on this, but it's hard! He IS envious of college kids' carefree, no strings life. Each time we attend a college get-together, he mentions that. I trust him with his own time and am not worried about him being inappropriate with other people, so a tryst is not an issue here. Our discussion Thursday is just between us, no counselor. We're usually able, after attending many counseling session over the past 2 years, to get these things worked out---fortunately. Sometimes, though, it takes a few nights of conversations. We use this formula: A prediscussion, where we let the other person know the topic we want to talk about, so they can be prepared. We set a date 2 days from that day to talk. It helps us analyze our feelings toward the topic. When we meet, we establish the topic and write it down, so we stick with it! One of our problems used to be adding other issues into the mix---no more! Then we reveal our emotional attachments, insecurities, and fears about the topic. Then we respond to each other's response to the above, just to help them understand that WE understand the hot, underlying issues. We don't interrupt each other while we are stating our feelings and wants regarding the topic. During the discussion, we remain sensitive to our partner's trigger times and remain aware that either of us can stop the discussion at any time and we can begin again in 2 days. And lastly, we stay realistic, knowing that it may take more than one session to solve the problem. This formula has worked really well for us. We very seldom have any simmering issues building resentment under the surface of our relationship. It's nice to be able to bring things out in the open, even if they are controversial. it's not always a comfortable conversation, but afterward, we are both relieved about the openess and ability to talk. __________________ It's raining cat and dogs here! The freeways are messy, but not too bad, as it appears people are giving themselves extra time to complete their commutes. I am still on track with eating, however, my sleep has been restless as of late---I wonder why???---lol. I am helping a friend get hay today after I get the older kids off to school. Then I am heading over to photograph my friend who is preggers with twins. Her 36th week is next week and she is about to have the babies, so we want to get a photo of her body, while it's heavy with love! I am bring a beautiful, full length burgundy stretchy dress for her to wear. I also am loading up my big Malabar wicker chair for her to stand by or sit in, along with a sheer cabana net to hang from a tree and drape around the scene for background. It ought to be fun and my kids will play with hers while we work on getting something pleasing. Then it's off to the market (more veggies and fruit) and then to the barn for older DD's gaming lessons. Hope you all are getting through the week with no worries! Friday's coming!!!!!! Thanks for the insight to my issues with DH. I welcome any additions to the discussions....See MoreWhat's for Dinner #409 Winter 2024
Comments (100)The seafood cakes look amazing, sleevendog, I'd like those a lot, I think. Neely, I'm not a huge pizza fan, but I eat the ham and pineapple version occasionally, causing great consternation to my daughter's in-laws who are of Italian descent, LOL. My fried rice today isn't nearly as pretty as any of sleevendog's, and I made it with leftover brown rice from an earlier meal that I don't even remember! We did have baked chicken breast earlier this week and it was as boring as it sounds, so I tossed that in the fried rice too, along with some onion, red carrot and snow peas. Roasted some golden beets and white sweet potatoes, which Elery likes better than the orange ones. And then, of course, I didn't take a picture. (sigh) I did go grocery shopping with Amanda yesterday and our local Meijer sells items made at a fancy Italian restaurant in Grand Rapids, Noto's. They had Italian Cream Cake, only $7.00. A slice. Yeah, at the restaurant it costs $10 a slice! So, I did what I usually do, I rolled my eyes at someone paying $7 for one single piece of cake at Meijer, not even a wedding or special occasion, went home and made an Italian Cream Cake. Annie...See MoreWhat are you reading? April 2024 Edition
Comments (72)Well I'm certainly not going to read it, but this review of Danielle Steele's latest is hilarious: https://wapo.st/3Jz3HZB. A sample: I experienced déjà vu so often while reading “Only the Brave” that I worried I was losing my mind and then began to hope so. Typical example: On Page 110, Steel writes, “Hitler’s generals, led by Göring, were preparing the Final Solution, to eradicate all Jews from the face of the earth.” On the facing page, we’re told, “The Führer and his generals were obsessed with this plan, called ‘the Final Solution,’ to obliterate all Jews from the planet.” This is the kind of book you can read while watching TV. Or operating heavy equipment....See MoreWhat are you reading? September 2024 Edition
Comments (34)I am in a hiatus, having frozen all my library holds in anticipation of DD2's wedding (yesterday and it was wonderful, although the airline "lost" my suitcase sending me into panic mode. They found it, sent it on the next plane and expedited it to the hotel. I had to wear jeans and sneakers to the rehearsal dinner, but luckily, not to the wedding itself) plus I am taking an upcoming vacation in two weeks. But , not to worry; I've been knitting. Those baby sweaters aren't going to knit themselves. At the wedding, a number of young moms sought me out to say thanks and to show me pictures of their babies wearing my creations. I loved how the Jeopardy guy said that his wife worried that no one would publish Lessons in Chemistry, but it wound up on the bestseller list for 99 weeks. I loved The God of the Woods as well. I read The Long Bright River, and now I know about The Unseen World. Thank you Bookwoman....See More- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last yearlast modified: last year
- last yearlast modified: last year
- last year
- last year
- last yearlast modified: last year
- last yearlast modified: last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last yearlast modified: last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last yearlast modified: last year
- last year
- last year
- last yearlast modified: last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
- last year
Related Stories

EVENTS15 Lighting Trends Spotted at the Spring 2024 High Point Market
Standout looks in indoor lighting included perforated shades, rope details, artful glass and elegant fabric shades
Full Story
LATEST NEWS FOR PROFESSIONALS8 Clever New Kitchen Appliance Features
We didn’t know we wanted or needed these food preservation, cooking and cleanup gizmos until we saw them at KBIS 2024
Full Story
EVENTS8 Clever New Kitchen Appliance Features
We didn’t know we wanted or needed these food preservation, cooking and cleanup gizmos until we saw them at KBIS 2024
Full Story
STANDARD MEASUREMENTSThe Right Dimensions for Your Porch
Depth, width, proportion and detailing all contribute to the comfort and functionality of this transitional space
Full Story
GARDENING GUIDESGive Your Turf the Fall Tune-up It Deserves
Treat your battered lawn to a little TLC this fall, and it will reward you with lush, healthy grass come spring
Full Story
DECORATING GUIDESFrom Queasy Colors to Killer Tables: Your Worst Decorating Mistakes
Houzzers spill the beans about buying blunders, painting problems and DIY disasters
Full Story
DECLUTTERINGDecorate with Intention: Clutter Clearing 101
Fearlessly face disorganized areas to find the home of your dreams
Full Story
FUN HOUZZ14 Things You Need to Start Doing Now for Your Spouse’s Sake
You have no idea how annoying your habits at home can be. We’re here to tell you
Full Story
UNIVERSAL DESIGN10 Questions to Ask Before Sharing Your Home With Aging Parents
Honest conversation is key to deciding whether it makes sense to have your parents move in with you
Full Story
LIFE10 Ways to Work Through Grief Triggers During the Holidays
A year after losing her sister, she was facing another holiday. Here’s how one woman learned to find joy again
Full Story




















































































neely