Author: Ronda

What skills or lessons have you learned recently? I have been studying baking tricks, and technique. I have learned about ‘fancy’ bread, like Challah and Star, as well as other beautiful rolls and braids. I will soon be making a tasty Apple/Spice Braided Christmas Bread😋. Putting research into action and manifestation😊.

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? I have given quite a few speeches, my first as a campaign manager, for a friend running for class president, in the 6th, or 7th grade. I performed on stage in middle, and high school. In my adulthood I’ve given many ‘talks’, which was more…

What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? My favorite physical activity is hiking, hands down. Being out in nature, breathing in the fresh air, surrounded by local flora and fauna, what better way to recharge. Getting in a workout from climbing the hills and rough trails, is just a bonus.😁

What is something others do that sparks your admiration? When I witness a young person perform acts of courtesy, such as opening a door, or giving aid in some way, that sparks my admiration!😊. I admire their elders, or whoever had a part in their upbringing, and I especially admire them! I’ve witnessed many times,…

What’s your favorite cartoon? My favorite cartoon, for nostalgic reasons, is the Looney Tunes classics with Bugs Bunny. I remember many Saturdays, in the early morning (air time was 6:30-7:00 if memory serves), our daddy would wake my sisters, and I, with hot chocolate. We would cuddle up on the couch, sip our cocoa, and…

What could you do less of? I could do less dish washing 😂! It’s a task that seems never ending. Oh, the joys of baking and having a family.

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? There were many positive events in my life over this past year. I’ll name a few. My dear niece gave birth to her first child. A fat, healthy, lad. He’s nearly 6 months old, now, chunky, dimple cheeked, very vocal, and usually…

Do you ever see wild animals? I see wild animals daily. Living in the country has it’s perks. I love the usual quite, broken up by the sounds of nature (or every now and then a noisy vehicle), and viewing the various wildlife in the area like deer, squirrels, wild turkey, possum, armadillo, coyote, hawks,…

Share five things you’re good at. 5 things I’m good at: Cooking, no I’m not a trained chef, but like many others, many years and a love of food, has resulted in a pretty good home chef. I love cooking ‘meat free’ dishes and fooling meat eaters😊. Baking. Even though I’ve baked here and there,…

What is one thing you would change about yourself? That’s a tough question. Anything we don’t like about ourselves is an opportunity for growth. But if I had to pick one thing….it would be procrastinating. It’s something I’ve struggled with quite a few times in my life, sometimes overcoming it for long periods of time,…