“Shall we liken Christmas to the web in a loom? There are many weavers, who work into the pattern the experience of their lives. When one generation goes, another comes to take up the weft where it has been dropped. The pattern changes as the mind changes, yet never begins quite anew. AtContinue reading “Thought for Today”
Category Archives: Holidays
What’s Your Favorite Holiday Song?
I love music, especially at the holidays. For years I was involved in various choirs and orchestras and The Messiah was something I was actively involved in each year. The simple hymn Silent Night makes Christmas Eve candlelight services even more special to me. A favorite newer Christmas song for me is Mary Did YouContinue reading “What’s Your Favorite Holiday Song?”
Now This is the Way to Begin Advent!
Black Friday
My custom has been to talk about Story Corps National Day of Listening as an alternative to Black Friday Shopping. I still think this is a great idea and invite you to the Story Corp website for more information. However this year I thought I would do something a little different. Does your family have a dayContinue reading “Black Friday”
Keeping Christmas in the Heart
When I hear someone complaining about holiday music and decorations before Thanksgiving I smile and think they had better not come to my house. My nativity collection and winter village have been up for three weeks. After finding their places in our new home they may stay up the rest of the year. We have alsoContinue reading “Keeping Christmas in the Heart”
A Savory Pumpkin Side Dish
Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? I know I do, but I also enjoy savory pumpkin dishes, like my Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon. Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon Ingredients: 6 strips turkey bacon diced check the label for gf turkey bacon — I use Jennie-O 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup quinoa 2 cupsContinue reading “A Savory Pumpkin Side Dish”
Happy Mother’s Day! Love Your Heart!
An Espirational Cinco de Mayo Progressive Dinner
Today is Cinco de Mayo. May is also Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Sounds like two good reasons to celebrate to me. Let’s Party! I invited Shirley Braden of Gluten Free Easily, Anne-Marie Bacon of My Sweet Marie and Carrie Niesen of Gluten Free Fabulous to join me in an online Progressive Dinner. Instead of going from houseContinue reading “An Espirational Cinco de Mayo Progressive Dinner”
Pack Your Lunch Day
This is Pack Your Lunch Day! In case you need encouragement here are 5 Reasons to Pack Your Own Lunch: 1. Save Money Eating out is expensive. Keep track of how much you spend on lunch for a week. You may be shocked. 2. Eat healthier Restaurant food is often loaded with fat, sugar andContinue reading “Pack Your Lunch Day”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King’s actual birthday was January 15. Bob and I recently say the movie The Butler. I don’t usually cry at movies but tears were streaming down my face the entire time. Since then I have been thinking about the young people today who did notContinue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
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