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I Love Dessert
Jesus answered them and said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. John 6:26 I love dessert. Perhaps because my grandmothers were marvelous, country-style bakers. Or maybe because Mom...
Pet Me, Pet Me – Recycled
You may be surprised to see another recycled post, in light of Friday’s big news that the first draft of Different Dream Parenting is done. Really, truly, the recycled posts will end soon, but a grace period is needed until I catch up on all the things shoved into the...
Farmer Genes
Hiram and I ask the same question after every conversation with our kids. Can farmer genes lie dormant in one generation and then emerge full-blown in the next? See, both our dads loved farming, but had to give up on their dreams - my dad due to multiple sclerosis and...
The First Draft Is Done!
Finally, after months of research and weeks of writing, the first draft of Different Dream Parenting: A Practical Guide to Raising a Child with Special Needs is done. I am now resting easier, knowing the lovely graphic art created by the publisher will have something...
True Grit, the Remake
The remake of True Grit has been in my thoughts daily since I saw it almost a week ago. Though the performances of Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross, Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn, and Matt Damon as LaBoeuf were top notch, they aren’t the source of the disturbance....
Honey-Oatmeal Muffins
Several years ago, in an attempt to make breakfast healthier and mornings easier, I searched for a whole grain muffin recipe to make ahead and freeze. When the search proved fruitless, I altered an oatmeal muffin recipe from the Betty Crocker cookbook (1976 edition)...