Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Don’t you love the anticipation in the rhythm of the change of the seasons? Around here spring could not be more anticipated. Or … Read More about Sabbath Word… New
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Sabbath Words
Meg with her niece Have you ever seen Jesus? I have. I saw Him on the streets of a busy city in Asia as my daughter sat on nasty sidewalks. Meg was fearless as she sat next to cast off beggar women. Not clean and needy. They touched her and she touched back. … Read More about Sabbath Words
Elements of Welcome
Welcome home. How can you welcome well? Though I am focusing on teen children, this applies to everyone who passes through your door. There are elements of welcome… kind words being present a spot of beauty food a clean home Kind words of welcome says a lot, like acceptance. Love. Being present … Read More about Elements of Welcome
9 Ways to Farmhouse Buffet Elegance
Old, old farmhouse…Italian renaissance dining room furniture. It doesn’t like fussy. It longs for rich traditional that makes her wood sing. How to make it sing elegance? This furniture is strong and bold. It needs large and classic. I found my inspiration at a new friend’s home. Thank you … Read More about 9 Ways to Farmhouse Buffet Elegance
Frozen…movie and sledding
Melting weather is coming! Yesterday may just have been the last fun day in the snow! What would be better than a day together? Movie and dinner plus a lot of play! “Frozen” is a new favorite movie. There are princesses, misguided and evil powerful men and a new twist to most … Read More about Frozen…movie and sledding
Valentine’s Day & Snow Cafe
Enjoying this Valentine Day with all the snow! We have a gift of time with our girls home. All of us are often quite busy. The slow pace is refreshing. No cabin fever…yet. Meg and Dad are enjoying a break from snow shoveling with hot chocolate and tea. Wonder if any … Read More about Valentine’s Day & Snow Cafe
Mom’s Quiche
After years of marriage, travel, friends and family, I have quite the collection of recipes to share! This one is Mom’s. Do you remember when quiche was thought to be a girly food so much so that there was a book called Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche? Guess they had not seen Cary Grant in … Read More about Mom’s Quiche
Sabbath Words…Listen, listen
Listen. What does that bring to mind? “Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” What an attention grabber! Add some great voice inflection of anticipation and I am hooked! So why don’t I when He tells me to listen, listen Linda… Listen Listen Linda, I want you … Read More about Sabbath Words…Listen, listen
Tired of Snow Days?
We have been catching up on some TV shows. Because it has been snowing up here in PA. And I do mean snowing. Today it is drippy and icy but that snow is still there. Even Meg is tired of it. She’s always finding fun ways to enjoy life and being outside. This what … Read More about Tired of Snow Days?
White Pitcher
There is so much I want to tell about my mom. She was spunky. She loved life, her family and had fun!! She never met a stranger. She was an adventuress. She was ahead of her times. She left home at 16 after high school to go north to work. She came back … Read More about White Pitcher