Because silence is acceptance, I will no longer stay silent. I stayed silent for far too long out of respect for the many great police officers and compassion for small business owners being affected by the rioting and looting. I also have respect and compassion for the black community; so, I will no longer beContinue reading “Silence is Acceptance”
Author Archives: Jackie B. Bold
Listen
Today my 3 year old threw a toy. She doesn’t normally do this. She had been trying to get my attention for several minutes. She called for me over and over, and I was ignoring her. I threw her a couple, “one second’s”, and “hold on’s” but I wasn’t listening to what she needed. MyContinue reading “Listen”
this is NOT the FLU!
It’s okay to be wrong. No one, absolutely no one, is going to say “I told you so”.
It’s All Part of The Plan
A casting call popped up on Naomi’s Actors Access account. Filming will take place five hours away and the pay is not great. However, the story is one that needs to be told, that we could be proud to be a part of. The film is based off of an autobiographical book about a womanContinue reading “It’s All Part of The Plan”
Cauliflower Mac N’ Cheese Bake
Another make ahead freezer meal to help me survive those difficult days during quarantine: Ingredients: (serves 4-5) 1 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs tomato paste 3 Tbs Dijon mustard (I only had yellow mustard. Still worked!) 2 Tbs nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 3 cupsContinue reading “Cauliflower Mac N’ Cheese Bake”
Vegan (I might have panicked) Meal Prep!
I told myself not to panic, but I did anyways. There had only been three cases of covid-19 in my county and 14 in my state. It didn’t seem like much, but my gut was saying that things were about to get much worse. My daughter and I had been fighting a could for aboutContinue reading “Vegan (I might have panicked) Meal Prep!”
You Are Just Right For Your Child
I struggle with mental illness. Most of us do to some degree, but some of us bury it deep down better than others. Depression and anxiety have always been a part of my life, peeking their ugly faces out of the shadows whenever they felt like wreaking havoc, pushing me into isolation. Perhaps that’s whyContinue reading “You Are Just Right For Your Child”
Miso Squashy Soup
This is an easy, savory, nutritionally dense soup.
Welcome All Motherly Misfits!
Ugh! Who am I? Who am I? Honestly, I don’t really know anymore!!! Becoming a mother has not only changed my identity, but completely stripped me of the woman I used to be. I used to be athletic, beautiful, and smart. I juggled college, work, and partying like a boss. Now, every thought in my head, everyContinue reading “Welcome All Motherly Misfits!”
Misfit 