I did a lot of baking over the holidays. Mostly cookies, some candy and a fruitcake (a really delicious recipe handed down through 3 generations!) As I was working my way through each recipe, I realized they all contained salt. Some had baking powder, some baking soda, but always salt. It reminded me of the …
I’m not big on making New Year’s resolutions. I can only think of one that has been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember- learning to play the piano. It’s not an every-year resolution. But some years I think “this will be the year I learn to play.”
My new favorite Christmas song this year is “Noel” by Chris Tomlin and sung by Lauren Daigle. It reminds me of “O Come O Come Emmanuel” which was my favorite growing up. They both have a certain haunting sound. Both songs make me think about the absolutely amazing process God used to bring about our …
The person of Mary has forever lived in my mind as the most virtuous women who ever lived. She was handpicked by God to be the mother of His Son, so I guess I always assumed she was as close to perfection on this earth as was possible. These qualities of Mary caused God to …
Did you see the super moon last week? A thick cloud cover kept us from seeing it in its full glory. The night before however, we saw it rising in the night sky and were utterly amazed at its brightness and how huge it looked! Since I’ve been reading the Christmas story in the …
I recently had cataract surgery. I’m a bit young for the condition but had the bad luck of having cataracts that were right in the center of my visual field. While I waited the 5 years for them to get big enough to have them removed, I didn’t notice how my vision had deteriorated. …
It’s not a secret in my family that I am “directionally challenged”. In the years before GPS was commonplace, I completely relied on my 3-inch thick map book to get around. I could drive somewhere and get completely turned around on the way home. Heaven help me and my sister when we are …
Fall is slowly slipping away to winter, and I’m not a happy camper. All things considered, we’ve had a great fall. Nice and warm, just how I like it. It’s hard for me to let go of summer. Geese start honking overhead, and it sounds like they are warning me- winter is coming! Letting …
The young man climbed aboard the bus to make his way to work. He chose a seat by the window. He was thankful for his job, even though it was temporary seasonal work. Hopefully it would turn into something permanent. He was a great employee. Always on time, and never missed a day of work. …
My husband likes to listen to sports talk radio. I don’t really enjoy it, but on our Monday morning Go-To-Costco dates, he likes to catch up on all things NFL related. Now I’m a football fan, but it sort of drives me crazy that every time a player does something wrong or goofy, their …
