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It’s a Beautiful Hill, Isn’t It?
The other morning, I was nearing the end of my walk, trudging up a steep hill in the park . Not wimpy steep. This hill is truly steep. And long. Very long. A tall jogger approached from behind, huffing and puffing and gaining rapidly - so I moved to the side of the...
English Muffin Bread
Our weather has been cold, cold, cold this week. And without any snow on the ground (for which I am supremely grateful), outdoor winter fun isn’t too alluring yet. So this is a good time to get some Christmas baking done, especially if you have company coming. This...
Sunshine Addicts, Unite! – Recycled
Our son said they got 12 inches of snow right before the weekend. I looked out the window at our brown, dead grass untouched by winter snow. With superhuman restraint, swallowed the tee-hee-hee rising in my throat, and bit my tongue to avoid shouting “Sucker!” to our...
Home for the Holidays
Yesterday, our church body had an all day Christmas party in our new home. The morning service was devoted to praise and thanksgiving for God’s marvelous and miraculous provision of our facility. Community members came in droves for the afternoon open house....
Jazzed Up Mac and Cheese
Comfort food is one of the best perks of winter. (Some people might say it’s winter’s only perk, but I’m only in that camp on stormy days.) And one of our family’s favorite comfort foods - with the exception of Anne who made a PBJ whenever it was on the menu - was...
You Know It’s Winter When…
The calendar says winter begins on December 21, but around here, people know it’s here. Even without snow on the ground, there are plenty of clues it’s already begun. Here’s the top ten list I put together on recent morning walk. You know it’s winter when... 10. Your...