"Young men of today seem to be more comfortable with stronger women and in fact seem attracted to intelligent, self assured females."
Author: C.D. Phillips
Sciencegranny Diabetic Blueberry/Almond Butter Dessert
Sciencegranny experimented again in the kitchen this evening...I offer the following yummy diabetic friendly dish. 1 cup of fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil 1 tablespoon of smooth or crunchy almond butter (organic) 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of honey put all ingredients in a microwavable pyrex dish (small) … Continue reading Sciencegranny Diabetic Blueberry/Almond Butter Dessert
A Single Mother’s Apology
As a single mother, I struggled to provide for my children. I did without so that they could have what they needed and sometimes we all did not get what we needed. This was written after several weeks of reflection. My children are all grown and I still love them dearly. I am … Continue reading A Single Mother’s Apology
Sciencegranny’s “Winter Salad”
When lettuce is out of the question...10 degrees outside and you are sick of soup or stew.
“My Cup Runneth Over” – C. Dianne Phillips
“My Cup Runneth Over” - C. Dianne Phillips Everyone dreams, but when I dream and remember the dream, there is usually a message …I “believe” that God uses dreams at times to help us to achieve a higher level of understanding. Throughout the bible, God uses dreams to convey messages through his angels. I “believe” … Continue reading “My Cup Runneth Over” – C. Dianne Phillips
Sciencegranny’s “Get Well Stay Well” Winter Soup
Sciencegranny's "Get well, stay well" soup: With the flu season upon us and so many young adults dying due to the secondary infections brought on by the illness...I thought I would share my "get well" soup recipe. It is basically my base for all soups, with a modification for anyone who is feeling sick. Here … Continue reading Sciencegranny’s “Get Well Stay Well” Winter Soup
“Yes Congress, all they need is greater poverty”
Yes Congress, all they need is greater poverty" a college professor's perspective As a professor at a community college, I have the privilege of teaching and working with the "long term unemployed" and Iraq, Afghanistan and Viet Nam war "veterans." I watch them as they struggle to retrain themselves and look for full time employment … Continue reading “Yes Congress, all they need is greater poverty”
“What if you died tomorrow?” What then?
"What if you died tomorrow?" What then? C. Dianne Phillips, sciencegranny57@wordpress.com Today, I had a conversation with a young friend who asked me, "What if you died tomorrow? Would you regret anything? What then?" To which I replied, "If I died tomorrow?" Well....I would be in heaven and enjoying new experiences...a new life. My death day is … Continue reading “What if you died tomorrow?” What then?
Sustainable Living – The Ancient Practice of Soup/Stew Making
“In today’s economic depression, it is time to rekindle this practice....”
Family Christmas Tree – “A symbol of hope and joy”
The Phillips Family Christmas Tree: "originally written as a facebook note" Many years ago, I was living in Houston, TX with my husband Randy and our young son Jay. It was Christmas time and we could not go home because I was great with our soon to be born son, "James." We had lost our … Continue reading Family Christmas Tree – “A symbol of hope and joy”