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I made these hugging salt and pepper shakers…
Best of 2011
Yeah! I’m celebrating my third year of this daily blog. I have a tradition of making a “best of” list with links, which folks have found it especially helpful
Month: December 2011
Wonderful Gifts I Received
– You blog readers may recognize the gorgeous pitcher and bowl set my husband gave me; I had drooled over it last October in a visit to a consignment shop that I blogged about. I never dreamed he would return and buy it for me. On Christmas morning, he left clue #1 at the bottom … Read more
Christmas With Family
– Jesus’ birthday has also become a secular celebration of familial love – a time of generosity, tradition, togetherness, good food and fun. From our house to yours… Merry Christmas! Here are some scenes from our day… I hope you’ve had a wonderful time as well. –
The Bethlehem Babe
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“The memory of the Bethlehem babe bears to mortals gifts greater than those of Magian kings, — hopes that cannot deceive, that waken prophecy, gleams of glory, coronals of meekness, diadems of love.”
Mary Baker Eddy
Movie Review: It’s A Wonderful Life
– I haven’t seen this classic, five star film in decades and thoroughly enjoyed seeing it again. “A man is never a failure if he has friends,” is an interesting moral. He may never have gotten off and done all the grand things he imagined, but he fulfilled his responsibilities and made a difference to … Read more
My Son’s Senior Picture
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I brought my two daughters to the photographer when we had my son’s senior picture taken,
Book Review: Charles and Emma
– This is a young adult book about the relationship of Charles Darwin with his wife Emma. It highlights his wrestling with the implications of his theory in light of his wife’s faith. The two viewpoints are contrasted as opposites, but somehow within the marriage both supported by love. Their brood of ten children, seven … Read more
Today’s Abstract Painting with Details
– Here is today’s abstract painting in acrylic with eleven details shown below. – (Prints of the work are available here)
Our Oldest Graduates from Sunday School
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In the Christian Science church, kids are eligible to attend Sunday School until they are 20 years old, after which time they attend the concurrent Sunday service with the adults.
Darwin and/or God
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My youngest has recently been studying evolution. This is a hot topic amongst homeschoolers where many teach “Creationism” and not evolution
Book Review: My Cooking Class Series
– This series of cookbooks is wonderful. I love the saturated color on every page, and the bird’s eye view photography of the ingredients as well as each and every step. If you are looking for a cookbook for someone who resonates with pictures more than text, this is your solution. My library had the … Read more
Two Doodles in Ink
– While not at all thrilled with these recent doodles in ink, they have aspects I like… –