I use a question mark, because if you set your hopes on spring too early around here, you are SURE to be disappointed. (If I see any more bluebonnet photos on Facebook, I may die of jealousy!) I try to lower my expectations to at least mid-May, and even then shorts and sandals may be… Read More Goodbye Winter!?! (Hello Easter, Baseball, and Iced Coffee)
Been thinking about grace in the last year more than ever before. Been dependent on it more than ever before. Even though this verse was committed to memory in my college days: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a… Read More Holy Week – Passover Grace
And behold, there was a woman in the city who was a sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume, and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears, and kept wiping… Read More Holy Week – “Do You See This Woman?” I Do, Lord.
Kayla’s ice skating show was today, and she did a great job! The theme was “A Skate for all Seasons,” and her number happened to be during the “Summer” part of the show, called “Havin’ Fun at the Beach.” There were about 8 other girls in that number – all at or around the same… Read More Havin’ Fun at the Beach – On Ice !?!
This could be me. (And, that could be Robert in the background, listening to his new Dave Ramsey CD’s while washing his car(truck). Himself. At home. With rags made from his old white t-shirts.) Just wanted to share some exciting new kitchen goodies and gadgets that I recently acquired. Sadly, I left one of the… Read More Dave Ramsey & The American Frugal Housewife Circa 1950?
I’ve been meaning to do this forever! I know you’ve been able to click on “Gluten Free Recipes” in the “category cloud” over there in the right sidebar, but to find a certain kind of recipe – say, a soup, or side dish, would require you (and me!) to scroll through three years worth of… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Finally, A Recipe Index (In Progress)
The Classical Conversations Challenge program that I have been teaching this year has proved to be just that: A Challenge. And not just for the students, but for ME – the teacher. Do you remember being in college, and feeling like your weekly reading/writing load might not be humanly possible? Well, that is how I’ve… Read More Birthdays, Girlfriends, Cousins, Magic Envelopes, Concerts, and Quadratic Equations
Well, this is really late, but I still thought I’d share a few recipes I used for my family over the Valentine’s weekend. It’s really fun for me to use the holidays as an excuse to spoil them and try out some new recipes. I found this first recipe in a Food and Wine Magazine… Read More Gluten Free Saturday – Late Valentine’s Treats
Been feeling pretty swamped with an endless to-do list this week. Yesterday, I was standing in the kitchen cleaning and preparing for our couples’ Bible study, and helping the kids with school, and having a little pity/reprimand party for myself regarding the obligations I currently have, misunderstandings by a few close to me, and overall… Read More Pity Party & Perspective
Being a pastor’s wife affords one many opportunities to develop skills in multiple trades. (Actually, being a mom does this too, so imagine the possibilities for my own personal development throughout the years!) Of course, cooking is at the top of that list, and I’ve had the privilege of planning and preparing countless menus and… Read More NOT Gluten Free Friday: The Giant Guitar Cake