This has been a week when I’ve come to realize I have to set boundaries not only in my life but work as well. Charlie can not treat me the way he does. If he keeps doing it then we need to ask him to leave. That will not be easy and may cause me to lose my son but my health and peace is more important/ As much as I hate to say it there comes a point when we realize that loving someone and controlling their choices are two completely different things. That has been one of the hardest lessons I’ve ever had to learn. This past week…

This week’s meals were a mix of home cooking, local dining, and budget-friendly fast food stops that reflect real everyday life — not curated meals, but practical choices that fit a busy week. When everyone works and is on different schedules cooking out is easier at times or for my family it is. How about for your family? At home, we had comfort food nights that included a pot roast that stretched into three separate meals. Meals like this are part of what makes family cooking practical — one preparation turning into more than one dinner without extra effort on the second night. The we had enough for a 3rd…