Have a Laugh!
If you’re a longtime reader of my newsletter, you may remember an article a few years ago where I discussed becoming an empty nester and realizing I had no hobbies. I couldn’t even fill out a church form that asked what I liked to do in my free time. I had spent the last 20 years raising children and working, which left almost no time for anything else. My life couldn’t revolve solely around work now that the kids were out of the house. I had to find out who I wanted to be outside the workday. Many of you have probably felt the same way at some point. When we realize this, we often jump at the first thing that comes to mind, bouncing from hobby to hobby until something sticks or we give up. I tried gardening and failed horribly, which led to an attempt at crocheting. Unfortunately, I couldn’t see the holes easily, so it became an exercise in frustration. I’m not consistent enough to journal, but I did find enjoyment in cooking. It’s now one of my main hobbies, but weekends are the only time I have the bandwidth to spend time making new dishes. If you read our cover article, you learned about the changes we experience as we age. It’s important to remember that our hobbies change too, as some of our favorite activities become harder to accomplish. My husband used to do triathlons. When he was done with work, he would cycle for miles and miles, just to train and have fun. That’s not an easy hobby to maintain as you get older. These days, he’s more likely to hop on a tractor and mow the grass or spend time on Facebook Marketplace looking for good deals. Our doctors are even encouraging us to try pickleball! FINDING PURPOSE OUTSIDE THE WORKDAY IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO PICK UP A PAINTBRUSH, SPATULA, OR ROCK
Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak
Directions 1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. Place the flank steak in a
large, rimmed dish. Pour the marinade over the meat.
3. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Flip and let marinate for another 15 minutes. 4. Preheat grill to 400 F. 5. Add the meat to the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes on each side. Leave the grill lid open to avoid overcooking. 6. For a medium-rare steak, remove from grill at 130 F internally, and for medium, remove at 140 F. 7. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes.
Ingredients •
1 1/2 lbs flank steak
When we hit milestones in life, it’s a great time to explore our hobbies, find new ones, and get re-involved in something familiar. It doesn’t have to be anything extreme — just find something that brings you joy. Even something as simple as rock collecting or leisurely painting can be enough to keep you entertained and satisfied!
Marinade •
2/3 cup red wine 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sesame oil 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ginger powder 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Then, slice against the grain into thin pieces and enjoy!
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