Author Archives: Sarita Shoemaker

I Cannot See The Stars Anymore

ANOTHER dear friend of mine passed away last week.  Mary Smith. I wish I had a photo of us together.  I am always the one TAKING the photos of people I love, animals I love, places I love. Up until she passed away, she  pushed me to “go for it” when we talked about plansContinue reading “I Cannot See The Stars Anymore”

Garbanzo Bean Black Lentil Stew in 12 Minutes Flat

Black Lentil Garbanzo Bean Stew In 12 minutes flat More time is spent chopping the vegetables you want to put into this stew than it takes to cook it in the Instant Pot. I think Instant Pot and recipes like this can inspire our kids to learn how to cook. You’ll need Instant Pot (PressureContinue reading “Garbanzo Bean Black Lentil Stew in 12 Minutes Flat”

Am I Accused Of Voter Fraud? You Decide

  I was not the only person to have trouble at the Primary’s this year. Did anyone else get this letter? Here is my response…I would LOVE to hear from anyone that had this same letter and experience. 10 December 2016 Assistant Registrar of Voters 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009-1200 Subject: Accused ofContinue reading “Am I Accused Of Voter Fraud? You Decide”

Hot Pasta in 5 Minutes Flat Recipe

Delicious Husband-Unit Approved Pasta in 5 minutes flat! Vegetarian, Vegan (depending on your choice of pasta and pasta sauce). On my quest to make warm hearty and healthy meals while out in our RV I have found my Instant Pot to be a universal solution at home so figured it would be just as easyContinue reading “Hot Pasta in 5 Minutes Flat Recipe”

How To Travel With A Cat

How to TRAVEL WITH A CAT Taking your cat on the road with you can be done! We rescued Piper from our local no-kill shelter (Ventura County Animal Services) after I lost my cat to a hungry coyote. In my life I’ve had so many cats, starting with Poncho, then Bach, Patty Mayonaise, Buster andContinue reading “How To Travel With A Cat”