Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Riding in the car with my son, chatting about the future, these talks are happening more and more often. We are traveling to Chicago this weekend for a 'serious' college visit and making plans for Colorado soon and I am struck by the way these kids have so many options in front of them. I... Continue Reading →
It happened again. Recently I received a phone call that puts dread right in the peaceful spot of my heart; it wasn't terrible, but a reminder of places we have been before. It was just another day, a very full, busy day with a night to match it. I felt like I had bent down... Continue Reading →
Peanut Butter Bars....the easiest and best bang for your buck. Chances are that you have everything in your pantry already. Our kids discovered these at Heather's house years ago and ask for them often. Miss Heather's Bars 1 c butter, melted 2 c graham cracker crumbs (2 packs of graham crackers) 2 c powdered sugar... Continue Reading →
Where did the idea of a soulmate come from? The notion that you are meant for one person on this earth and you are charged with finding them or living life all alone. Maybe it's because in the story of Adam and Eve, the man looked up and there she was - the only other... Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with judging distance, it's tough determining the speed in which an object is moving toward or away from me. Estimating amounts is another area that is difficult, I tend to try to fit way too much soup into a tiny container or choose a large... Continue Reading →
This is one of my most requested recipes, I don't think I got it from anyone else, I just decided to add some chocolate to a standard pecan pie many years ago. There are some recipes that have a ribbon of fudge going through the pie, this is not like that, it's more of a... Continue Reading →
Maybe it happens when you're tired or at a weak moment, when your confidence level is really low. You are at a party and look over at the beautiful woman who is smiling up at her husband while he says something witty and wonderful, their well- behaved children are nearby in clean clothes that are... Continue Reading →
My Dad was coming to town for a visit. Just a few days, enough time to watch our son play one of his last football games and spend time talking with our youngest about her future. What grandfathers do. Over the same weekend, our church had scheduled the annual Daddy Daughter Ball, a night out... Continue Reading →
We had a dinner party last night and one of the guests loves to cook, so I asked him for a side dish recipe that I could serve with dinner, and he suggested this orzo dish with cream, fresh roasted corn and greens. It was delicious. Creamy Orzotto 3/4 c dry orzo pasta 2... Continue Reading →
Karen was my single friend, you know, the one who met me at the clubs and bars after work when we were both single in a large city in the mid 1990's. We originally met at work and hit it off immediately, spending time with family and friends and getting to know each other better.... Continue Reading →
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