If a woman could see the sparks of light going forth from her fingertips when she is cooking and the substance of light that goes into the food she handles, she would be amazed to see how much of herself she charges into the meals that she prepares for her family and friends. It is one of the most important…
It’s been months since I posted an Independence Days update. And this would be a very long post if I tried to detail everything that we’ve accomplished in that time. Instead I’m going to tell you about how our sweet potato experiment turned out. Back in June, when I brought home my four little sweet potatoes slips I wasn’t at…
On this 11th day of the 11th month, let us take a moment and remember the sacrifices made by our armed forces both past and present. And to one very special veteran, I want to remind him how very proud I am of his years of service to our country.
Way back at the end of April, Amandajean over on crazy mom quilts started hosting a one-a-day 9 patch quilt along. I figured one quilt block per day was certainly doable, so I signed up. By the end of the 10 weeks, I had the seventy 9 patch quilt blocks completed. And there they sat on the top of that…
Congress has asked for a moment of silence at 3 pm (whichever time zone you’re in) so while you’re celebrating with family and friends take a moment to reflect and remember the sacrifices made by our veterans.
If you’ve watched the news at all over the last few days, you’ll know about the horrible bush fires occurring in South Eastern, Australia. Entire towns have burned and thousands of people have lost everything. Livestock and wildlife destroyed. The devastation is unbelievable. One looks on in horror and wishes there was something… someway to help. On Tuesday, Tia over…
Twenty-six years ago today, Dave and I promised to always love and be there for each other. And even when we are separated by miles, I know that I am ever in his heart and he in mine. If asked to give advice to young people, this is what I say, “When seeking a life partner, choose wisely. Find someone…
Last Sunday, when I was making Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells, some of the cooked shells had broken or split while cooking and couldn’t be used for the dish. Plus I ran out of filling before I ran out of shells, so I had some whole ones left, as well. Rather than throw out that pasta, I sliced it up into…
From Our House to Yours Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas And a Joyous and Prosperous New Year
Today is Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in Canada, the UK and other Commonwealth countries, so take a moment to remember and be grateful for the sacrifices made by our armed forces both now and in the past to secure our freedom.