New Year, New Comforts

As a kid, this was the view out my bedroom window.

   

Because I live in the same home today, 

I still get to enjoy this view. 

 One of my New Year's resolutions is to take time 

each morning to soak up peace and quiet 

before moving on to the day's hustle & bustle. 

I can't think of a better place than in my old bedroom.

Another resolution I've made is to give more 

time and attention to my love of all things folk-tale. 

Tall tales. The battle of good vs. evil. Charming illustrations.

Over the years, I've established a beautiful collection 

of children's books, and it's time they came down 

off the shelf. Not to mention that my own sketchbooks 

need a work out, as well as those empty notebook pages. 

Sketching and writing, a 2013 must-do to get back in touch

with that inner storyteller and artist. 

Stay tuned for updates as this resolution progresses 

over the course of the year.  

On that note, classic and not so well known stories 

penned by the Brothers Grimm are getting 

a well-deserved spotlight this year, 

celebrating their 200th anniversary. 

This brief video gives a nice introduction 

and overview direct from their home land, Germany.

You may be familiar with The Little Mermaid, Cinderella,

Little Red Riding Hood...masterpieces.

I want to give a special thanks to my dear friend Vickie 

for opening the door to my new crack-snack, 

Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice Mixed Nuts, 

a la the queen Paula Deen. (Click link for full recipe)

 Beat an egg white and thoroughly toss the nuts, 

then dump in the spices, sugar and Rosemary.

 After a fast (or slow?!) 20 minute wait while they bake, 

indulge! Couldn't be easier...

but a word to the wise, 

let them cool before the addiction takes hold!

What's an old passion you have, 

or a New Year's resolution you've made? 

I'd love to hear!