Coffee as a ritual. I am serious about my morning coffee. Itās sacred, a moment of zen, a non negotiable part of my day. I look forward to my morning coffee so much I once clapped as I poured the liquid gold into my favorite mug. I have multiple mugs with motivational quotes on the…
Month: July 2025
āKindness That Lingers: Remembering a Waitressing Angel
A note from Rose Iām feeling a little under the weather today, so Iām keeping it simple and heartfelt. This blog is about living life in full bloom, and what better way to live a blossoming life but to honor someone who helped me grow. I wrote the story below for Mt. Lebanon Magazine a while ago….
4th of July Vegan Potato Salad
I remember my mother making potato and macaroni salad every summer. She had these humongous plastic orange bowls. Her recipes were simple, yet so delicious. Iāve been making this potato salad recipe for years. My husband loves it, and itās almost like my momās recipe. Of course I use vegan mayo( Hellmans or Follow Your…
Life in Full Bloom: Five Things Iām Doing to Change My Life
Life in Full Bloom: Five Things Iām Doing to Change My Life I donāt remember where I got the mug that says ālive life in full bloom,ā but thereās something about that saying that has stuck with me for years. Itās the basis of this blog and my lifeāto live life in full bloom. I understand sometimes…


