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This year I've been working on small goals. Little goals that can be done in a short span of time. Examples: Reading a new book by your favorite author, writing a poem, going to a nearby museum, etc. I find when I make a small list of things to get done... I get more done! Plus I find when I write something down the universe just conspires to help me. As soon as I write a small goal down I've seen my dedication to complete the task triple! Since I can be forgetful, I sporadically check my list every couple of months too. It helps me stay focused! Gentle reminders are always helpful when trying to accomplish goals. No pressure or stress, I just try my best! I hope you've found this post to be helpful. May everyone achieve their dreams this year. You can do it!   

One of my favorite dishes to cook in the U.S. was Shakshuka. Shakshuka's is said to be of North African origins and is popular across North Africa and the Middle East .The recipe varies slightly based on personal preferences. My favorite recipe consists of tomatoes, Cumin, onion, and pinch of sugar, bell pepper , cilantro and other herbs and spices-- sauteed in olive oil, the topped with Feta cheese and egg; the mixture is simmered until reduced to a rich flavorful dish that can be served with Naan, Pita, or rice. Since moving to Japan, my daughter would often talk about how much she missed my Shashuka. I was finally able to find all of the ingredients, much to her delight. After taking the first bite, we were both reminded of how much we love this dish and how much we've missed having it. From the Middle East to the U.S. to Japan, Shakshuka is one of our favorite comfort foods anywhere in the world!


  

Something I wasn't really prepared for is losing people you idolized...to age related issues. Actors and singers have a kind of immortality. The harsh truth doesn't hit you until many years later. In your mind they stay the same age as you remember, and then they succumb to an illness that is associated with advanced age.

'But he couldn't be more than...Oh wait, that was 20 (or 30, or 40, or 50) years ago'. A surprising number of the people I looked up to as a kid, faded from the public life, so they seem to die very suddenly. Even though I can relive their glory days, I'm still filled with a sadness knowing that is all that is left.

For my most recent departed hero.

"He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!"
- Terry Jones