Exploring the simple pleasures in life.
After many years of effort, I have found that the key to true happiness comes with learning to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. It’s in the awesome feeling that you have when the garden is full of beautiful banana peppers. It comes from spending time with the people you love and sharing fantastic adventures with them. This Uncomplicated Life is my way of sharing my journey into finding and enjoying the simple pleasures.
Tuthill Park Disc Golf Course
After several days of being on the road, we decided to spend a day in Sioux Falls. After a relaxing morning, we headed for Tuthill Park to play a round of disc golf.
Our Cross Country Adventure Leg Two – Kentucky to Indiana
The second part of our journey, from Kentucky to Indiana, took us to a cave and a waterfall, with plenty of stops along the way.
Our Cross Country Adventure Leg One – Virginia to West Virginia
After a rocky start, we were able to enjoy our last Virginia waterfall and a relaxing weekend with friends.
Rotary Park Disc Golf Course
Before leaving West Virginia, we played Rotary Park Disc Golf Course in Huntington. It was lovely to have the extra time with friends before continuing our trip.
Wonderland Disc Golf Course
Wonderland was a fun course to play. There are quite a few spots where playing it safe is the better option, but the guys could not resist going for it.
myCharge Adventure H2O Review
Charging our phones in the wilderness is always a challenge. When offered the opportunity to test out the myCharge Adventure H2O Portable Charger, I jumped at the chance.
Beef and Black Bean Chili
My beef and black bean chili is the first recipe that I have created entirely on my own. I have been tweaking the recipe over the years, and it is fantastic.
Fayette County Park Disc Golf Course
Fayette County Park Disc Golf Course was big, playing through fields and in the woods, with water hazards on three holes.
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Hawaiian macaroni salad is the most delicious I have ever had, and will be the only one I ever make in the future. It is rich and creamy yet still light.
An Exciting and Terrifying Future
Today starts a new journey in our lives. We are moving from the East Coast to Colorado. It is not the first time I have made a significant move, but it has been a long time.
Taqueria Maria Bonita Review
Before our move, we wanted to visit with the owner of the restaurant that we worked at for eight years. He suggested we meet at Taqueria Maria Bonita.
Our Mini Imagine Festival
With the pandemic came the cancellation of so many events. When Imagine Festival canceled, we decided enough was enough and planned our own mini-festival.
Spinach Arugula Artichoke Dip
As I looked for a recipe for Spinach Arugula Artichoke Dip, Chris put ingredients out on the counter and told me to wing it. It was a daunting task to me.
Turkey and Sausage Gumbo
I recently made a turkey and sausage gumbo with enough heat to be just this side of too much. Chris said it was the best thing I have ever cooked for him.
Pesto Alfredo Turkey Casserole
I made a pesto alfredo turkey casserole to finish up the last of my frozen turkey. The delicious combination of alfredo sauce and pesto made a decadent dish.