According to the Legendary Husband, Rocky & Bullwinkle were quite comfortable with needing two titles for an episode, so here goes…
There’s a Moose in My Lotus Pond – and – Dish and Bars! Stick with us, please!
As you’ve no doubt guessed, we’ll start with the moose! This is what happened when my #exoticlandscape painting, which I began in early June, started listening to the news about three weeks ago.
Somewhere along the line, Shiloh Sophia McCloud was demonstrating simple one-line heart drawings and several of those appeared on my canvas. A bit later, we went on to wildly imaginary, exotic flowers. And I knew that there were lily pads ahead.
And, because I try to do almost everything with awareness of context, those lilies insisted on becoming lotus flowers, because lilies and lotuses are members of the same family and Kamala Harris’s name means lotus! And lotus flowers symbolize strength, resilience, and rebirth. (I’m just sayin’!)
The Moose came later. She’s still deciding on her name. And, yes, the antlers are more commonly associate with bull moose, but this is art! It’s also symbolism. And a moose is a strong, majestic force, symbolizing power, grace, and resilience. It could be a reflection of your… inner strength and ability to handle life’s challenges.
I’m guessing you’re with me!
Then, just yesterday, while I was still painting, the next right thing happened and, suddenly, I was channeling my Minnesota roots!
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D, MN) was on MSNBC sharing her excitement about our new VP pick and she told a story about her family and the Walz family having long connections. Apparently, when Tim and Gwen Walz were celebrating the birth of their daughter, Hope, Amy’s mom took them dinner which I recognized immediately as Dish & Bars!
You know… a casserole and bar cookies. Likely brownies or chocolate chip.
All of which transports us to the 14 containers of Marry Me Dressing the Legendary Husband and I put in our freezer this weekend! Translation.. our version of my Granny’s favorite Dish!
It’s nutritious, full of the Minnesota delicacy, wild rice, flexible for the family you have, not hard to do, and great for friends who could use a bit of loving help with dinner. So… here’s a link to the philosophy/recipe. Our gift to you. Love to hear what you do about Bars!
Somehow, the world feels more hopeful, already. Thanks for being you!!!
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