O God, you have bound us together in a common life. Help us, in the midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confront one another without hatred or bitterness, and to work together with mutual forbearance and respect; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. -Book of Common Prayer
Year: 2019
Ingredients 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1 (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn1 (8-ounce) package corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy)1 cup sour cream1/2 stick butter, melted1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, stir together the 2 cans of corn, corn muffin mix, sour
I will try this day to live a simple, sincere and serene life, repelling promptly every thought of discontent, anxiety, discouragement, impurity, and self-seeking; cultivating cheerfulness, magnanimity, charity, and the habit of holy silence; exercising economy in expenditure, generosity in giving, carefulness in conversation, diligence in appointed service, fidelity to every trust, and a childlike
What is a legacy? Webster’s defines legacy as “something transmitted by or received from a predecessor or from the past.” Opinions differ as to whether a legacy is monetary, achievement, or simply a life well lived. Oftentimes a legacy is not considered until after someone has left us. My mother-in-law Judy Brackett valiantly and bravely
*this post was originally written on July 9, 2018, two days after my friend Lana passed away from metastatic breast cancer. It was before I had a blog so I am adding here as well as “re-sharing” as it is the anniversary of her death. Memphis Tennessee – the home of the blues, great bbq,
INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon + 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1/2 small yellow onion, diced small (I grate mine)1 clove garlic, peeled and minced finely1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock 2 cups half-and-half 2 to 3 cups broccoli florets, diced into bite-size pieces (I used a bag of prewashed broccoli florets and steamed in the
The following is from the Book of Common Prayer in The Thanksgivings for National Life…pages 838-839, Thanksgivings for National Life5. For the Nation Almighty God, giver of all good things:We thank you for the natural majesty and beauty of this land.They restore us, though we often destroy them.Heal us. We thank you for the great
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil One 12.84-ounce box frozen mini potato-cheese pierogies 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage (about 3 links) 2 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped Pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound frozen broccoli spears, thawed (split any spears that are very large) 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more
The word rest often conjures up the idea of taking a nap, “chilling out,” relaxing, or being lazy. So often in our results driven, 24/7, on the go world, the concept of rest seems to be an option or a luxury. Recently the Episcopal Church launched a podcast which explores the Way of Love –
We met in the summer of 1996. I was recently divorced and he was friends with my best friend’s husband. We met at their home in South Arkansas when I was visiting and my friend, always up to be a matchmaker, “set us up.” Although I lived over an hour away, we went on our