Instead of writing about another Christmas recipe, today—as I have for the past several days—I’m thinking about the tragedy in Connecticut. I don’t know anyone in Newtown, but my sadness and horror is … [Read more...]
Christmas Carol Favorites
Christmas carols have been streaming out over the airwaves since the Monday before Thanksgiving. I don’t really mind because I love them. A friend of mind always reminds me that radio stations … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Hattie!
This week I'm taking a break from the baking posts. My second daughter turns twenty at the end of this week. (How is that possible??) One of her college friends is surprising her with twenty envelopes … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Cookies
Another popular cookie of ours at Christmas is the Candy Cane Cookie. This recipe also makes a small amount of cookies, so we always make two batches. Recipe: ¾ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 … [Read more...]
Magic Middles Cookie Recipe
We love to bake at our house: cheese cakes, banana chocolate chip bread, pecan pie, pumpkin pie (made with Hubbard squash), apple pie, Kentucky Derby pie, sour dough bread plain or with brown sugar … [Read more...]
Doing Hard Things (Tip #6)
I’ve left the most important tip for last: prayer. When you’re doing hard things, don’t forget to pray. Pray in specifics with prayer partners and pray expecting God to answer. Have you ever noticed … [Read more...]
Doing Hard Things (Tip #5)
As an introvert, new situations are sometimes difficult for me. I don’t enjoy small talk, and I’m happy to stay in my cozy, normal box. Sometimes, however, meeting new people is necessary. Sticking … [Read more...]
Doing Hard Things (Tips #2, #3, and #4)
This week I’m combining three short but important tips: eat, exercise, and give yourself rewards. Eating nutritiously is important always but especially during stressful times. Don’t skip breakfast, … [Read more...]
Doing Hard Things (Tip #1)
I mentioned in the last post that we’re doing hard things at our house this year, so I’ve made a list of tips that might help in these difficult endeavors. The first tip comes from Anna’s advice to … [Read more...]
Doing Hard Things
We’re doing hard things at our house this fall. Kevin is trying to finance the fourth segment of his development project. Asking people for money is never a popular undertaking. Lately, it seems … [Read more...]
