Did you know that today is National Good Neighbor Day? I didn’t either until I looked at the list of Observances in the United States by Presidential Proclamation. A synonym for neighborly is hospitable which means “receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously.” This definition echoes Hebrews 13: 2, “Do not neglect to …
Yesterday was my birthday and we celebrated with a family dinner on Saturday evening. The highlight of a birthday dinner is the birthday cake, and this one was really special. With a little help from mom and dad, my eight-year-old granddaughter made my birthday cake. Nora has been one of my kitchen helper since she …
My brothers and I learned in homeschool while we were growing up. Our parents did not teach us math, reading, and writing at home. We attended public school. But in the subjects that mattered (Bible study and memorization, Christian principles, Christian service, etc.), we were schooled at home. My parents took seriously the command “You …
I love summer and harvest season. In the Pacific Northwest, we have an amazing variety of fruits and vegetables available to preserve through canning, freezing, and dehydrating. Right now, peaches are in season. We picked up two boxes (20 pounds each) on our way home from the eastern side of the state last week. I …
“The older I get, the more I realize I don’t want to be around drama, conflict or stress. I want a cozy home, good food and to be surrounded by happy people.” This quote is going around on social media right now. I have not been able to find the original source so I will …
I feel like summer has finally arrived. It’s always a little late here in the Pacific Northwest. The rain has stopped and we have sunshine. The fans blow cool air through the house in the morning to help keep out the heat. I love the sunshine but I don’t love heating up the kitchen and …
I love having tea parties with my grand-girlies, and I enjoy having a tea luncheon with my friends. After all, only age separates the two wonderful circles in my life. Little girls and girls of a more interesting age all enjoy getting together for fun, food, and fellowship! This past week, I prepared lunch for …
Yesterday while preparing lunch for a friend, I listened to my worship station on Pandora. I have created my own channel with various Christian artists that my sons would refer to as “old school.” As I came in from setting the table on the patio, the Imperials’ “Praise the Lord” began to play. As tears …
Cooking with the grandkids is a popular activity at my house. Everyone wants in on the action which gets very interesting in my tiny kitchen. Not long ago, my oldest granddaughter suggested that we start recording videos of our cooking and put it on a YouTube channel called “Cooking with the Grandkids.” You heard it …
Just when we think the world may be moving back towards normal, the process stalls. States are postponing their re-openings and going back to the office doesn’t look as promising as it did even two weeks ago. In reality, this is our new “normal” and may be for quite a while. If you normally work …
