by Shannon Life’s been a bit hectic the last couple of weeks with the big move to Colorado coming up so I decided to recycle an old post. However, when I came across this one – https://shannonrbrown.com/2017/12/04/reality-can-be-delicious/ – I realized it needs an update. Since first sharing this cookie recipe I’ve faced a culinary tragedy … More A Changed Reality Can Be Delicious
by Shannon Turn and face the strange changes… – David Bowie I can’t seem to get this line out of my head as it’s time for the Browns to turn and face a monumental change. After over 30 years in Texas we are moving to Colorado. Honestly, it’s surreal to see that last sentence in … More Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
by Shannon I have a huge confession to make – I love action movies. Especially those involving cool fight sequences. As far as I’m concerned, the John Wick films set the bar incredibly high. They are balls to the walls from start to finish and I love every single minute of them. John Wick 4 … More John Wick Rules
Do you ever find yourself in need of quiet and relaxation? In this busy world it seems to be harder and harder to find. Thankfully I’m currently porch sitting on the shores of Lake Chelan in Eastern Washington. It’s truly one of the most peaceful places I’ve ever been. Even with the resort activities around … More Respite
I accidentally joined a cult. Seriously. What cult did I join? Glad you asked. The Subaru Cult. Four years ago I bought a Subaru Outback. When my son graduated from college last year, the husband and I gifted it to him which meant I needed a new car. I loved my little blue Outback, but … More A Cult Life For Me
Have you ever been at the gym, headphones in and Spotify rolling, when a real good jam comes on? Ever felt compelled to dance right there? Like full on, get down and boogie? I have been tempted, but the thought of cutting a rug across the turf while others are pushing a weighted sled on … More Dancing With Herself
Is there a thing you love to do but you totally suck at it? Yeah, me too. I actually have several, but the first one that comes to mind is mini golf. I love to play it, but I am terrible at it. Like routinely double the par bad. The only reason I have never … More For The Love of Putt-Putt
You say it’s your birthday, It’s my birthday too, yeah They say it’s your birthday We’re gonna have a good time – The Beatles It’s my 51st birthday!! And I aim to have a good time today. I hope you use my birthday as an excuse to have a good time too. We all deserve … More This is 51
Of all the things I thought I’d be in my life, human speed bump never made the list. Turns out it should have. This past year I turned 50 and a group of friends (The Lushes) and I went up to my family’s time share on Lake Chelan in eastern Washington. There were actually two … More Human Speed Bumps
On August 28, 1992, a gorgeous evening in Seattle, a 20 year-old girl pledged to join her life with a very handsome 21 year-old boy. Many people thought we were nuts to make that kind of commitment at such a young age. There were even questions about the possibility of it being a shot-gun wedding … More 30 Reasons for 30 Years
Shannon R. Brown 