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When I Grow Up, I Want to Be an Aging Author
The November 25th issue of the Des Moines Register ran a story about how many aging authors are continuing to write and publish well into their eighties and nineties. Several authors who follow this trend were listed, pictured, and/or quoted in the story: Elmore...
Baked Stuffed Apples
My brother brought baked stuffed apples to our Thanksgiving feast. The mixture of flavors and textures made them absolutely delicious. He served them as a side dish, but they could also be served as dessert. The recipe came from a Christmas magazine put out by Hy-Vee,...
Top Ten Reflections about the Lincoln Movie
After hearing one marvelous review after another–one of which was by Mom–of Steven Spielberg's new movie Lincoln, Hiram and I went to it over the weekend. It was every bit as wonderful as the critics, and Mom, said. Later, my inner movie/history buff created this top...
Parenting Is Risky Business
And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took her as his wife. Matthew 1:24 And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 Parenthood is a risky business. Author...
A Digital Native I’m Not
Digital native. A reporter used the term in her article in the November issue of our local community magazine.The story was about raising a family in the digital age, and while reading two things grew increasingly clear: A digital native I'm not, and parenting has...
Cranberry-Apple Sauce
Today's recipe for cranberry-apple sauce is one my mom made for Thanksgiving for many years. Now that she's done cooking, the responsibility falls upon who ever hosts the family meal. This year, the gathering was at our house, and I almost forgot about the traditional...