My last blog was one year ago. Somehow the past 12 months slipped by at breakneck speed. It was an interesting year with more than a few challenges, but dear husband, Jerry, and I are both so grateful for all the love and support that came our way as I …
So many times over years past we have quoted to ourselves and others this admonition from Romans 8:28 NIV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Saying that and truly believing this …
On April 23 of this year I posted a blog about the fundraiser we did to rid ourselves of too much “stuff”. In the process much needed funds were donated for two wonderful families we have grown to love. We brought in, through the incredible generosity of friends and neighbors, …
Early today I had composed a blog to send out this weekend but put it off as we had plans with friends to see movie The Sound of Freedom. How sweet it would be to tell you this was an uplifting, feel good film. All I can say is I …
Yesterday in our home and garage we had a lot of friends and neighbors stop by for a “not a garage sale”. Garage sales are not allowed in our gated community and since we are not rule breakers (usually), we tried to come up with a clever way to rid …
This past winter, in spite of some challenges in our lives, we managed to do some redecorating/updating of our home in an effort to get rid of stuff and become minimalists. Now we have a garage full of light fixtures, lamps, rugs, wall art, filing cabinets, etc., as well as …
In 1976 the Swedish group ABBA made popular a song called Honey, Honey. It’s a very catchy tune but had nothing to do with the tasty natural product produced by industrious little bees. 🐝 🐝 🐝 Then a few weeks ago I saw a YouTube video about the 10 benefits …
Last night we were at a little neighborhood gathering visiting with friends who had just returned from a nightmarish travel experience. They had flown round trip Phoenix to Memphis, and we all know from the news reports that travel the past week or so has been a super challenge. These …
This is our Christmas letter that you can delete or save and read at your leisure. We just want you to know we are happy to hear from all of you; and we are trying to make up for failing to send cards or letters last year and other years!!! …
DO NOT preheat oven yet. The dough needs to chill before baking! 2 cups chopped pitted dates ¾ cup boiling water 1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 4 beaten eggs (beat them in a glass or cup with a fork) …