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Born Talking
When He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Revelation 5:8 According to my mother, I was born talking. She...
Our McFarthest Spot…Back by Popular Demand
This week's Fantastic Friday post was requested by a rellie. As you will see, the post explains very well why the Man of Steel felt like we lived on the edge of the world during our seven years in northwest South Dakota. BTW Gary, this is one of my favorite posts...
Dad Was a Foodie Before His Time
Wednesdays are usually recipe day. But usually on March 4, I write a post about Dad who died on this date in 1997. Since Dad loved to eat, my original plan was to feature a recipe for one of his favorite foods. Not an easy task to choose just one food. Because he had...
Top Ten Freezer Meals for New Parents, 2015
The winter of 2014-15 has been a long one. At this house that's a good thing because with two new grandbabies, I've been cooking up freezer meals to make life easier for the two sets of new parents. These ten recipes have received thumbs' up from the parents...when...
When Caregiving Feels Like Juggling with Knives
Since the beginning of December, I feel like I've been juggling knives. Sharp knives. Recently honed to a razor's edge. And all because I was plunked into the role of primary caregiver for the first time in a long time. Though I was caring for an aging parent–first in...
Fantasic Friday: Impatient People Like Me
Friday on this Gravel Road means it's time to dig through the archives for a past post worth another read. This one hails from February of 2013. Reading it was a bit discouraging, as it showed my impatience hasn't increased much in the past 2 years. Anyone else suffer...