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One Fox, Two Fox, Old Fox, New Fox
My, I was surprised yesterday morning to glance out the living room window and see a fox trotting across the yard. Who knows what drew the critter–the first of it's kind seen on our property in the 21 years we've lived here–to grace our snow covered lawn with it's...
Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Today's recipe is the latest addition to the dairy-free file. Two tricks make them a sweet (and semi-healthy) treat for people with dairy allergies. First, use dairy-free chocolate chips (Trader Joe's sells them, but mine came from our food co-op). Second, use whole...
Top 10 Reasons to Join Different Dream’s Online Book Study
This week's top ten list may appear to have escaped from DifferentDream.com or be lost on our little gravel road. In truth, I'm so excited about the upcoming online study of my first book, A Different Dream for My Child, that my enthusiasm is bigger than what one blog...
One Step Closer to Our Own Stairway to Heaven
Our little stairway to hell's heaven's been a long time coming, but this week it's one step closer to completion. The current remodeling project began with the words, "It won't take long or cost much to replace the flooring in the stairway and the upstairs hall." That...
Joy Suckers
And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy, for today in the city of David there has been born to you a Savior who is Christ the Lord. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is...
Savory Vegetable Strata
Though I love egg bakes, known as "stratas" in more refined circles, I've been steering clear of them since being diagnosed with a dairy allergy. But a recipe for a vegetable heavy strata in USA Weekend magazine provided the vision and gumption needed to create a...