If your kitchen drain gets clogged, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain and then 3/4 cup of white vinegar, then put a stopper in the drain hole. What sounds like popcorn popping starts. After about 5 minutes, the noise stops and you can remove the stopper and turn on the water. The… [Read More]
spring’s things
When I used to watch Oprah (before I got convicted not to) I always liked her “favorite things” shows. I would think how blessed that audience was to have been there at just the right time! I have a lot of favorite things and I’m starting to get even more now that Pinterest has been… [Read More]
our helper not our do-er
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever…John 14:16 (NKJV) Those words are in red. That means God, with clothes on, said it Himself. He will send The Helper. Not The Do-er. How many times have we said: “I can’t.” “It’s too hard.”… [Read More]
my favorite love story
A Walk In The Clouds (1995)… Is my favorite all-time, romantic movie. I (probably) watch it once every two years. There are a couple of scenes that may raise an eyebrow, but I am 61 years old and can handle them! Why, you ask, do I love this movie? A couple of reasons. I absolutely… [Read More]
roasted red pepper hummus
1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained 1/2 cup Tahini 1/4 cup water 2 T. EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (lemon is good too) 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground red pepper Combine in food processor, process all ingredients until desired consistency… [Read More]
january – it’s a wrap
We survived the first month of the new year! Overall, a good month. Weather was great – although for a few days, Sharpshooter wanted to build an ark. I began making my own dog food for our beloved Sam! Made the decision to not color my hair until it is completely grown out and I… [Read More]
a year with aslan
Lucy felt a little frightened, but she felt very inquisitive and excited as well. She looked back over her shoulder and there, between the dark tree trunks, she could still see the open doorway of the wardrobe and even catch a glimpse of the empty room from which she had set out. (She had, of… [Read More]
guest blogger carol hartsoe*
RECORD SNOW FOR 2012 Are you ready????? For 2012 I mean. Or, are you filled with fear and dread like most of the world. I am here to convey to you hope and excitement for the NEW YEAR. The number 12 means the government of God. He is ushering in the Kingdom of God. God… [Read More]