Sixty Degrees in January?
A year ago, we had bragging rights on 62 inches of snow in January alone. This January, the large majority of our days have had temperatures far above freezing.
Month: January 2012
Book Review: The Sisters from Hardscrabble Bay
I had heard raves about this book and was disappointed; I give it only three stars. It may be a realistic portrayal of hard lives, but I need a book to…
Recipe: Easy Mexican Tilapia Bake
This is a quick and delicious meal I make in busy moments. The recipe is of my own devising: it evolved from what I had on hand that went well together.
Don’t Worry about Tomorrow
I’ve been thinking about these four quotes juxtaposed with each other and thought they may hit the nail on the head for you too…
Photos of 3 Week Old Bunnies
We were privileged to visit some adorable three–week–old bunnies outside on a sunny January day last Tuesday.
50 Ways to Show Kids You Care
This list was in our local paper and I thought it worth sharing: 1) Acknowledge them 2) Learn their names 3) Remember their birthdays 4) Ask them about…
Book Review: Imagine a Day / Imagine a Place
If you are looking for some wonderful picture books to give as gifts, consider these. Each page has a short stanza accompanied by an amazing piece of intriguing artwork.
Marking my Bible Lesson Again
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon that we hear on Sundays in Christian Science churches is available to be read and studied during the preceding week.
Helen Frankenthaler
Two days after Christmas Helen Frankenthaler passed on. Until then I didn’t realize she lived in Connecticut not far from where I’ve lived for twenty years.
Recipe: Mustard Roasted Fish
This is both unbelievably easy and delicious. I got this recipe from the Barefoot Contessa, who in turn got it from a coat check girl in a restaurant in Paris.
How Do Homeschoolers Change a Light Bulb?
Last weekend I was asked by a friend about homeschooling. Do I stand up at a blackboard and lecture? No… I said.
Recent Food Around Here
Here is what the food around here has looked like lately. Some of what you see here has recipes already on the blog: click the links below for those.
Lord’s Prayer Message Style
I’ve been inspired lately by the translation of the Lord’s Prayer that is found in the Message version of the Bible (Luke chapter 11):
Movie Review: Joyful Noise
This movie is about a church gospel choir from Georgia making it to the finals competition in L.A. Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah make an interesting pair…
4,242 Rubik’s Cubes and Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King was a great man and I honor his legacy. I wanted to share an extraordinary portrait of him made solely with 4,242 Rubik’s cubes.
Photos of IKEA
We enjoyed a trip to IKEA to stock up on candles and drinking glasses, and also bought a short bookcase. We had fun looking at the rooms and designs.