Jen Manglos

Author: Jen Manglos

  • Soul Food: Pet Peeve #1 Supermarket Bakeries

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    Pet Peeve #1 Supermarket Bakeries By Lorraine Manglos I remember as a child, every city/town had a local bakery. The first thing you noticed was the wonderful smell; sweet, savory, and comforting. Glass display cases, overflowing with every type of cookie, pastry, cake and bread. All were beautifully decorated and arranged. But the very best…

  • Little Bird

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    Little bird, perch and rest, Inhale, exhale; catch your breath.   Little bird, look and see, All that surrounds you, joyfully.   Little bird, feeling so lost, Life feels full with fear and awe.   Little bird, courage gain, Even though your heart be faint.   Little bird, time to fly, Let them hear your…

  • Soul Food: We All Scream for…

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    We All Scream for…   By Michelle Doerr It’s hard to make ice cream any better than it already is. All of the perfect elements are there from the beginning: cream, sugar, frozenness…. Barely any additions are necessary. But, when you find your favorite boozy drink put into ice cream form, perfection itself has just…

  • World Mental Health Day

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    Last Friday was World Mental Health Day.  Although I had another post scheduled for that day, I did want to take some space on the blog to acknowledge this day. Better late than never I suppose. Regardless of whether or not we ourselves suffer from mental health issues, we all know a family member or…

  • Soul Food: Fair Food for the Soul

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    Fair Food for the Soul By Monica Romig Green This past Saturday, I went to the Texas State Fair for the first time. I would call myself a fan of county, state and national fairs. I love experiencing the energy of all the people coming to have a good time. I enjoy the sounds, the…

  • Can We Skip it All?

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    Dating is an exhausting practice. There, I said it.  I know dating is supposed to be fun and exciting (at least that’s the story most of my married friends are selling), but most of the time I just end up feeling tired and hungry.  Even for dates I’m not excited about, there’s the process of…

  • Soul Food: Schmancy Toast

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    Schmancy Toast By Jen Manglos Who doesn’t like toast?  Despite gluten’s recent bad rap, toast remains a simple, tasty breakfast food.  Of course, it all depends upon the toppings.  Just butter?  Meh.  But add some fresh jam or peanut butter and you have a delicious way to start your day.  Now, I haven’t had toast…

  • Questions

    Questions

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    I feel surrounded by questions right now.  Almost as if these questions have formed a huge nest covering my head, one question indistinguishable from the next.  So, I started to write my questions.  Each one.  These are the questions currently plaguing me. What am I doing? When will things change? Am I doing the right…

  • Soul Food: A Recipe for Life

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    A Recipe for Life By Tom Unfried “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” I was reminded of this aphorism recently while watching the movie Kuffs, an action-comedy about a young drifter who comes to terms with both growing up AND being a good man.  Life happens for him when he gets his…

  • I am Redhead

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    Wait, you’re a redhead? Lately I’ve had a few people express surprise when I mention my red hair.  This has surprised me as my hair color has been a defining feature for as long as I can remember.  As a redhead, I have stood out in groups by virtue of having such a unique hair…