Not just the biblical Ruth and Sarah, but a Ruth and a Sarah that I have known and loved personally – two women who have modeled for me a grace in the midst of trial, flexibility in the midst of change – two things that I’m learning are a big struggle for me. Ruth was… Read More Ruth, Sarah, the Hebrews & Me
(photo by libraryman)I have SO many things I want to blog about, like our week at youth camp, the kids summer Bible challenges, blueberry & strawberry picking, the priesthood of Melchizidek and what is has to do with me selling my grandmother’s china cabinet today, and other light topics such as that. 🙂 But all… Read More Giddy Over Greens: Key Lime Pie Shake
Yes, giddy. And it’s been coming on for a while now, I think. Have I ever mentioned THE most amazing food experience I ever had. It was with my sister, Melissa, in New York City. We met there one very cold February for three nights of sisterly and city fun! Previously, she had heard of… Read More Giddy Over Greens: Cilantro – Pineapple Shake
This one sort of feels like a fall dish with its warmth and winter squash, but I couldn’t resist making it after discovering it in the Goat Cheese cookbook I recently fell in love with. And I’m discovering that I really don’t know how to cook without using the oven. It has been so hot… Read More Portabella, Italian Sausage, & Butternut Squash Lasagne
Number 1: Do not go with these people. Oh sure, their names may be Pete and Betsy (sounds harmless enough, right?) and they may be dear friends and 25+ year Campus Crusade Staffers devoted to Christ and ministry, but they also happen to be undercover “Extreme Backpacking Vacation” Operatives. They will casually mention the… Read More Tips to Avoiding a Horrific White Mountain Hike
That’s what Kory kept saying on his 15th birthday (it was the 29th), which is funny, because we’ve always said he was really going on 60. This is the kid who always holds down one or more jobs, completes all schoolwork independently, plays sports diligently, reads WW2 books, and the classifieds and police reports faithfully.… Read More Halfway to 30
The first time I ever tasted buffalo meat was at the Huisache Grill in New Braufels, TX. Robert and I were there on a date that my sweet sister treated us to on a trip to Texas a few years back. I asked the waiter to ask the chef for a gluten free entree suggestion… Read More Bison Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries