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Sunday Morning Brunch Egg Bake

Sunday Morning Brunch Egg Bake

Hiram's health issues put the kabosh of our annual trek to Idaho Family Camp in July. I've been thinking about the good food we'll be missing this summer. My favorite meal is Sunday morning brunch, which is an extravaganza of homemade sweet rolls, fresh fruit plates,...

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Top 10 Reasons I’m Not a Nurse

Top 10 Reasons I’m Not a Nurse

My latest dual stint as care giver during Camp Dorothy and Camp Hiram reinforced a belief I've held for many, many years. I should never, never be a nurse. Here are the top ten reasons for drawing that conclusion. 10.   A nurse's uniform doesn't make me look good....

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A Tough Two Weeks

A Tough Two Weeks

The past two weeks have been tough at our house. The resident man of steel is laid up with back pain that's tolerable when lying, sitting, or crawling, but excruciating when he takes more than a few steps. An MRI on Thursday revealed a ruptured disk with possible...

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The Magnificent Obsession

The Magnificent Obsession

Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. James 1: 21 I am obsessed with geraniums. Not all geraniums. Just the heritage geranium that’s been in our family for...

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Non-Dairy Chocolate Bars

Non-Dairy Chocolate Bars

Today's recipe comes compliments of my daughter, Anne who showed me how to make these chocolate bars a few weeks ago. She found the recipe at Chocolate Covered Katie,  a very fun website that features healthy desserts. Katy's name for this recipe is Three Ingredient...

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Top Ten People I Was Thankful for on Memorial Day

Top Ten People I Was Thankful for on Memorial Day

With Camp Dorothy in full swing and Hiram laid up with a pinched sciatic nerve, there wasn't time to attend any Memorial Day commemorations. Still, my thoughts strayed to friends and family members who served our country to protect the freedom I often take for...

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