Efficient, intense, and transformative. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a highly effective workout method that alternates short bursts of intense exercise with brief recovery periods. It boosts cardiovascular fitness, burns calories, and builds strength in a short time, making it ideal for busy schedules. HIIT can include exercises like sprints, jump squats, or burpees, performed … Continue reading 20 minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Month: May 2026
Hearty scented geranium infused cream or milk recipe
Scented geranium infused cream and milk are among the most quietly magical preparations a home cook can make. The natural fat content of dairy acts as a perfect carrier for the plant's delicate essential oils, drawing out floral, citrus, or fruity notes with nothing more than gentle warmth and time. The result is a subtly … Continue reading Hearty scented geranium infused cream or milk recipe
Hearty panna cotta recipe
Serves 6 Panna cotta is one of those rare desserts where restraint creates perfection. The name means "cooked cream" in Italian, and that simplicity is the point. Silky, barely set cream trembles on the plate, rich with vanilla and just sweet enough to feel indulgent. The magic is in the texture, which gelatin achieves when … Continue reading Hearty panna cotta recipe
Meant to bes & have to dos
“Somewhere there is an ancient enmity between our daily lives and the great work. Help me in saying it, to understand it.”– Rainer Maria Rilke There is a profound tension between the mundane and chaotic aspects of daily life and the pursuit of significant, transformative work in each day of our lives. This "ancient enmity" … Continue reading Meant to bes & have to dos
Pomegranate
Growing pomegranate in a container. Pomegranates are surprisingly well-suited to container growing, and with my Minnesota cold winters, a pot is actually the smartest approach since we can bring them indoors. Here is everything we need to know. Choosing the right variety Dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties perform best in containers. Wonderful (most common, full-sized fruit, needs … Continue reading Pomegranate
Hearty poached eggs recipe
For 2 servings (2 eggs each) Perfectly poached eggs are all about technique. The secret lies in fresh eggs (the whites hold together better), a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil, and a splash of white vinegar to help the whites coagulate quickly around the yolk. The result is a silky, tender white encasing … Continue reading Hearty poached eggs recipe
Cat safe plants
Cats are natural explorers, and for most of them, that curiosity extends straight to our houseplants and herb garden. While many common plants pose a real danger to cats, there is a surprisingly generous list of plants that are not only safe but can actually support our cat's digestive health and natural instincts. Knowing which … Continue reading Cat safe plants
Transformations
The Layers By Stanley Kunitz I have walked through many lives, some of them my own, and I am not who I was, though some principle of being abides, from which I struggle not to stray. When I look behind, as I am compelled to look before I can gather strength to proceed on my journey, … Continue reading Transformations
Spirit
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. - Proverbs 16:32 The value of patience and self-control over physical strength and aggression can bend reality in revolutionary ways. Being slow to anger and ruling one's spirit is more commendable than … Continue reading Spirit
Memorial Day
Honor, remembrance, and sacrifice. Memorial Day 2026 is observed on May 25 and is set aside as a holiday to honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in military service to the United States. It’s a day of remembrance, marked by parades, ceremonies, and the decoration of graves, reminding us of the … Continue reading Memorial Day