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Cardinal Song for this Fantastic Friday
Walking outdoors is one of my favorite things. Except when it's cold and windy. So lately I've had to talk myself into walking outside in the morning. This post from 2013 proves this year is just like years gone by. But more that that, today's Fantastic Friday post...
Bumbleberry Pie
My brother and his wife hosted Easter dinner this year. The Man of Steel and I were in charge of only two things: picking up Mom and making pie for dessert. When visiting Mom the Wednesday before Easter, I asked what kind of pie to she wanted. As a rule, Mom answers...
Top Ten Treasures Unearthed in the Attic
The Man of Steel and I cleaned the attic on Saturday. We found too many treasures to mention, but here are my top ten. 10. My 4-H record book, circa 1966–1973. 9. The Man of Steel's marbles, which he thought he'd lost years ago. 8. Several high school play scripts...
Resurrection Power
Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” John 20:15–16 I tore off the wrapping paper and...
Debbie Downer for a Fantastic Friday
Though she's a Gloomy Gus, Debbie Downer has a way of making people laugh. So did this personalized Debbie Downer list from March of 2012. Hopefully, it'll turn you into a Perky Polly on this Fantastic Friday. 10. Spring is way too early this year. See this post for...
Slow Cooker Chicken Broth
I've been making chicken broth for years by boiling the chicken carcass in a big stock pot. But my daughter recently showed me how to make very flavorful broth in a slow cooker overnight. What could be simpler? Not much as this recipe shows, which works equally well...