Movie Review: Lemon Tree
This movie was interesting, and thought provoking. It reduces the enormity of the Israeli / Palestinian conflict down to the level of a lemon tree. At this scale it…
Polly Castor
Recipe: Roasted Ratatouille
I like this better than any other ratatouille I’ve tasted. The roasting makes the difference! Be sure not to use too much…
Words with Friends
I have been enjoying playing “Words with Friends” with my sister via our mutual iPhones. She lives in North Carolina and I’m in Connecticut. Some days…
Punctuation Matters
Here are some great sources to understand the importance of punctuation. It helps you see why proper usage matters.
Hands of Two New Babies
Welcome to both of you dear children! Since you live in the same town where I do, I wonder if you’ll grow up knowing one another?
Epiphany: Economics not Engineering
Our son just came back from graduating from the National Leadership Council program in Colorado. Apparently he had an epiphany while there and felt an urgent…
Golden Rule, Silver Rule and Diamond Rule
This thought of three rules instead of one was shared at our church testimony meeting. I liked it and wanted to share it. Do you know the Silver and Diamond…
Images & Object Lessons from my Desktop
On my Mac I’ve collected all sorts of images in my Internet wanderings and it’s time to clear my slate. Many of these I do not recall where I found them but…
A Lovely Memorial Service
I went to a lovely memorial service held today for my friend’s husband. Even though I had never met him, I wanted to be there to be supportive of her.
Recipe: Watercress, Pear and Walnut Salad
In the winter a watercress salad is a real treat. I like it with ripe pear and toasted walnuts…
Guidelines for Mutuality
At my monthly town clergy meeting yesterday we discussed these “guidelines for mutuality” which are ways to overcome conflict, and resolve differing points of view in a group.
Psalm 23 – Japanese Version
Thank you to blog reader Jodi B. for sharing this version of the 23rd Psalm with me!
Our Youngest Turns 15
Our youngest quietly turned fifteen today. She was out of the house for an extended pottery class this afternoon and was gone this evening for her Robotics team, so we
Recipe: Baked Winter Squash Soup
I have tried many butternut squash soup recipes and never until now found one that I love. I had this recipe for the first time at last month’s ecumenical clergy association meeting.
Update on my Son’s College Applications
For those of you following the story of my son’s college application process, we have an update.
Book Review: Bright and Distant Shores
This interesting book was incredibly well written and I highly recommend it. I loved the depiction of the 1890’s in Chicago, and the breathlessly exotic excursion to the South Seas.