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Good Enough

Revisiting Good Enough today. I knew when the words formed in my mind and the words tumbled out of my mouth, I have said this before - many times.

Monday Rambling

Two things happen on my best days - I get out of bed at the butt-crack of dawn, and I spend an hour to an hour and a half reading the tall stacks of …

Almond Oatmeal Cookies

Dad's favorite cookie! And as usual, Rachel is the best cookie-maker ever :-) 2 cups quick rolled oats 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil …

The Value of Daily Readings

I have practiced the discipline of daily readings for about nine years. What I include in the readings is varied, and changes sometimes according to …

Pumpkin Muffins with a twist (or a swirl really)

My-oh-my-oh-my! I can't even. I found a new foodie blog and this recipe. You'll have to go check it out yourself to get the recipe . But here&…

Bulgogi

A favorite we were introduced to while we lived in Puerto Rico!

Fajitas

Marinade: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup water 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large clove garlic, pressed 3 teaspoons vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/2 tea…

The magic of fat for flavor

Sorry if I offend those who are very health oriented, but the truth is that my daughter changed my life when she served me the best darned chicken I&…

Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or whatever ground meat you prefer) 1/2 cup onion, diced fine Taco seasoning packet 1 can diced green chilies 2 cans (or 1 …

Chili

This is the chili that my kids and their friends claim could win the local chili cook-off.  I’m not so sure about that, but I haven’t found another t…

Fresh start - again

I took the risk, finally. And you know what? It didn't kill me! It didn't even hurt. It actually felt really good. It still feels really good…

The Heart Condition

"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life."    Proverb 4:23 Lately, I’ve been struggling (an understateme…

MP thoughts to share...

Why do so many bloggers not date their posts? I suspect it is because they don’t want infrequent visitors to realize they haven’t posted for weeks..…

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