I've gradually learned thankfulness over the years. It didn't come naturally. For 18 years, my Mom taught me manners, but often I said "thank you" from compulsion and expectation, not conviction or ... Read More about Almost Free Teacher Gifts
The Message in God’s Bottle
I'm sentimental and love filling jars with my special treasures. Vintage jars display things like pink and white pebbles from my favorite Lake Helena beach, shells from Florida, Gramma Geneva's ... Read More about The Message in God’s Bottle
Come Unto Me!
Written October 27, 2006 Matthew 11:28 - 30 Come unto me, all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ... Read More about Come Unto Me!
Shining Light or Burned-Out Bulb?
Above my awkward split-level foyer hangs a garish chandelier. (Prounounced FOI-YAY just to put on airs.) It's not my favorite feature of the home, yet one I've never justified changing. I've looked at ... Read More about Shining Light or Burned-Out Bulb?
City-Slicking Redneck Breakfast
Remember when I wrote about the City-Slicking Redneck Vacation I gave the tantilizing promise of showing ya' a Redneck Breakfast? Pull out your tastebuds, here's the recipe. Wake up when you ... Read More about City-Slicking Redneck Breakfast
City-Slickin’ Redneck Vacation
My husband and I grew up in the upper Midwest, got married and stayed. Most of our married life we lived in the country. We hunted, camped, fished, gardened, and daily performed other ... Read More about City-Slickin’ Redneck Vacation
