What’s New
Ready for a Mountainside Experience
Yesterday was one of those tech-stretchy days. The kind that young techie pups find invigorating and old techless dogs find frustrating. If you’re over 50, you know what I’m talking about. My tech stretch began after I had nearly completed an application to present a...
The Shakers and OCD Me
Home, sweet home looked pretty good last night, after a 12 hour return trip from Kentucky. But the sticky air that greeted us felt terrible, much muggier and hotter than what we’d experienced during our short sojourn down south. Apparently the top notch workmanship on...
We Are So Blessed – Recycled
One year ago today our daughter married the love of her life, and we welcomed a new son into our family. Today’s recycled post, from July 12, 2010, looks back on the blessings of a day filled with family, friends, and frolic. And today’s hot, humid weather reminds me...
Almost Royalty
Whew, Hiram and I are finally on the back side of yesterday’s CMX Children’s Ministry Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. We’ve checked out of the fancy-smancy hotel connected to the convention center. You know, the kind of place that draws you in with a half-price...
Janel’s Chocolate Bars
Our annual Family Camp is only a week away. Though you won’t be with us on the mountain, today’s recipe gives you a taste of what we’ll be eating for dessert. My recipe for Barb’s Eggless Zucchini Brownies is similar to this one, but not quite. These taste quite a bit...
Only in Iowa
Only in Iowa is the passing of the State Fair butter cow sculptress a front page story in major newspapers. And the topic of state newspaper columnists. And a lead story on TV and radio broadcasts. Only in my Iowa childhood was the famed butter cow sculptress’s name...