Notes From A Tucsonan

Somehow I thought by the end of the week the atmosphere would lighten. Did not happen, so we persevere because we were born for the moment. Tucson hit the national news so I don’t need to write as much as initially intended. Carlos Ingram Lopez and I had a few things in common. 1.We both…

Summer Salmon Pasta Salad

One can tell the exact moment when they have made it to some level of success. When you reach a certain level of achievement the haters will assuredly make themselves seen and heard. A good defense is a great offense must surely be their modus operandi. Some will be your business partners or best friends,…

Home Remedy For Cold & Flu Season

A few days ago I decided to begin each day and end each day silently reciting what I am thankful for. One of my friends said when he was struggling through a health crisis, “you have nothing if you don’t have your health.” I have been experiencing some health issues for about a month now….

Simple Spring Scallops

In the late 1980’s I worked as a flight attendant for a major airline during the start of the AIDS epidemic. In that pre-FMLA era, our company was indifferent to anyone suffering from a chronic disease so employees were asked to donate vacation time in order for sick people to take the time off they…

Veggie Gluten Free Pizza

In the short period between November 1963 and June 1968, four major political figures including the president of the United States were assassinated at the same time an estimated 700 uprisings took place in every major and many minor cities around the nation. When Dr. King was killed I remember my parents being distraught yet…

Vegetable Fried Quinoa

If you’re planning to stay in this weekend to work by perhaps beginning your Spring Cleaning, or play – I am always up for a board game or Bid Whist – then this one pot dish, Vegetable Fried Quinoa may be for you and yours. Packed with the antioxidants of your choice, once the vegetables…

Caribbean Cabbage

Please don’t fret – 94% of people worldwide who have contracted the COVID-19 Coronavirus have recovered. Which is not to say we should not be vigilant about washing our hands and covering our mouths when we cough or sneeze – those edicts have never been in question. The other point that has never been in…

Spring Rolls w/ Picante Peanut Sauce

Tonight I read that “springing forward” to daylight savings time leads to an increase of heart attacks, strokes, car accidents and workplace injuries during the days after. I’m certainly feeling a bit out of it and I live in a state where we thankfully do not change to daylight savings time. All I know is…