“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” -unknown This quote has come to mind on every birthday I have had the past five years. Birthdays can be bittersweet, and it is easy to get caught up in the memories of the past as I contemplate being another year older. Changes
We have a soft spot for animals in our family. As I have alluded to in past posts, someone is always wanting to rescue a dog or cat, and at times we have added new pets to our family this way. Other times, we have rescued and rehomed animals that might have otherwise remained strays.
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
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