I love the Fourth of July. Our family celebrates it in much the same ways as any other family in the country: A picnic, a dip in the pool, a campfire with roasted (burnt)marshmallows, and finally, fireworks. But we also celebrate the MEANING of the day. … Read More Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue
Imagine my delight when I came across this mixer at Salvation Army last week. My mind flooded with happy memories of Grandma’s tiny apartment, those irresistible aromas coming from her impossibly small kitchen. … Read More Baking with Vintage Tools
All of our “people” help out around the house. Visitors, children whom I babysit, and anyone who is here must be a part of our morning chores routine. Throughout the day, we continue to work. Children love to help! … Read More Seeing What We are Made of…
Sun of my soul, My Savior dear,
It is not night if Thou be near;
oh, may no earthborn cloud arise,
To hide Thee from Thy servant’s eyes! “… Read More When the Sun Shines
“I thank you, God for this most amazing day,
… Read More I Dream of Blue
Remembering those who gave all…… Read More Memorial Day
For us, Studying Mandarin gives our son an advantage in becoming successful in his future chosen career. By beginning studies early, he can take advantage of educational programs using tutors from the college here in town, thereby they getting a head start for studying languages in college (or life after high school). … Read More Why Our Family Studies Mandarin
I love the look of open shelving, but I’m afraid I need to stow things behind cupboard doors in order to keep my work surfaces clear, and my mind uncluttered. … Read More An Uncluttered Mind
As I anticipate the snow that is forecasted for tomorrow, I always imagine lovely landscapes transformed by blankets of pristine snow.… Read More Winter Daydream
Although not done for religious reasons, our family nearly always eats fish on Friday. In Arkansas, our fish came to us without monetary cost, we simply caught it in the Little Red River. Our freezer always overflowed with the catch of the weekend. Now that we are city-folk in PA, we must buy our fish at the market. Not only do we not have time to fish, the fish in the local rivers are fraught with mercury and toxins. … Read More Friday Fun Facts
