Homemaker Placemaker It’s all about works of the heart. We are never too old, or too young, to learn new ways to make a home or make a place. And don’t…

Photo credit JLScott Photography Giving thanks - for cool Autumn weather, nature’s dazzling color display , farmers harvesting their crops and prepari…

I’m so glad I am learning to listen to the small still voice that sometimes suggests the other direction.  On our way back from a shopping trip yeste…

Just a quick update! It’s Thursday - and that means chopping day - aka - the day that all the fruits and vegetables get cleaned and prepared. There ar…

It’s true that I have been absent from this blog for the most part in the past year. There are many reasons excuses  for that, not the least of which …

Oh, this is a serious favorite. It has been shared with many friends and families over the years. It's often requested by my son, who has also le…

The only way this gets better is to add some roasted red peppers, and I haven't tried that yet! Seriously, this is the most delicious tomato soup…

This super-easy-to-put-together recipe was discovered by our daughter, Mandie. She's not typically one to enjoy cooking, so when she shared this …

For a sweet party drink, here is a collection of fruit juice and rums to tease your tastebuds.

So quick and easy, and still delicious. Even for many who don't care for fish or salmon, this is a pleasant surprise. Warm, creamy comfort food.

Originally published on March 28, 2013 Most days, on the best days, I offer a prayer of surrender before my feet ever hit the floor. If I forget and f…

Blogging. Why? What compels me to write our stories here?  I've asked that question of myself so many times. Honestly, I know the answer, but when…

Originally published in August 2023 My husband and I enjoyed a rare date at the Bonefish Grill last month. We'd forgotten the wonderful bread and …

I think this might be one of the least appreciated—if not the most annoying—phrases my children have heard me repeat. But isn’t it true? Whatever it …

Without further delay, you must try this today!

We are a big family by today's standards, yet we are  small circle people . We often wonder if there's something wrong with us, but when we pee…

Yesterday was Friday; it was a Friday that John was off work and we did a rare thing. We spent the day together just the two of us. It started out wi…

So good it's worth the effort! It looks like it's a complicated recipe, but there is a learning curve, and once you've prepared it you un…