Today we have the pleasure of reading the wit and wisdom of Sharon, my friend and author of the blog, “Sharon Sharing God”. Sharon is a married, 50-something, mother of two grown sons – and also the grandmother of a delightful beagle! She loves to share what God is doing during this time of great transition in her life. Sharon has graciously agreed to share the pearls she has garnered from the Lord about His peace. I know you will enjoy … Continue reading →
May you find the glory of the Lord this weekend as you gaze upon His creation. May your heart and soul be filled with praise for Him. “Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. “you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,“Let them praise the name of the … Continue reading →
At least these cookies come as close to being like my aunt’s as I can remember. She baked like most of the cooks then–with no recipe or with her own adjustments. Aunt Angie’s chocolate chip cookies were always thick. I made mine thinner and a little crisper. But after my sweet aunt passed away, everyone in the family wanted to be able to make her cookies but none of us knew how. After experimenting with several batches which everyone … Continue reading →
Photo Credit: Scribblage We ordered Chinese take-out food tonight as our week has been jam packed with activities. With family style, you get egg roll–and crab puffs. The fried nuggets of pork were dripping with sweet and sour sauce, while the cashew chicken was filled with slices of white breast meat and lots of veggies. Hubby’s beef and broccoli was smothered in a savory brown sauce with fresh flowerets and oldest dined on curried shrimp. Of course, all the bowls … Continue reading →
Ocotillo on the left, Saguaro on the right does not have arms yet The Ocotillo and Saguaro stand like sentinels at the gate to Springtime in the Desert. However, as anyone knows, these desert dwellers do not invite an up-close and personal experience. Their needles could draw a profuse amount of blood if one would become entangled in these cacti, especially the Ocotillo.When we first moved here 17 years ago, our landscaper recommended against putting one in our backyard … Continue reading →
Clouds roll in and I watch the storm gathering momentum. When the pitter patter of raindrops start on my patio, I can usually snuggle under a comforter in winter, or open the blinds in summer to watch the sky pour out its heavenly drink for the parched earth. But this storm is brewing in my soul. It’s in my bones and there is no cozy place to curl up. The lightning strikes and the thunder crashes standing my nerves … Continue reading →
Summer calls for quick and easy recipes as the heat moves in and the fun takes us outdoors. One of our family’s favorites is Sloppy Joes. We actually like this anytime of the year, but when I’m rushed or just too tired to cook, this makes a healthy alternative to fast food. I also like this recipe because it uses few, if any, artificial additives (except for what might be in the soup). SLOPPY JOES For our … Continue reading →
We’ve been extra blessed this spring with feathered creatures bursting forth from their eggs. Just recently I wrote about Mama Quail and her patience in sitting on the eggs, waiting in trust for them to hatch. After 12 days from when we spotted the eggs with our friends, these downy heads were pushing up from under Mama Quail’s belly. Of course I grabbed my camera and returned to the warm, homey scene. Remembering how steadfast Mama was the last … Continue reading →
From sea to shining sea, God has poured out His blessings on America. Waves crash white droplets against the bluffs and cliffs of the Pacific Coastline. Redwood forests rise and fall on a journey to the sea while soft white sand dunes create a pristine carpet hugging the Oregon coast. Warm waters squish between wiggling toes along the Atlantic seaboard. Sparkling white sand beaches dance with lush marshlands and flow between sandy barge islands as the Atlantic Ocean winds … Continue reading →
The bright yellow lantana plant blossoming in the desert springtime sun was not yet parched. Had not yet felt the unyielding intensity of summer’s rays piercing its tender shoots. Next to this lantana stood a medium-sized bush covered in winter’s shriveled leaves. Though this bush looked dead, it cast a gentle shadow over the yellow pom poms, enduring the heat for this graceful plant. This week, though, the bush was pruned back to the ground, exposing the yellow blossoms … Continue reading →
