Wisdom of the ages

I love the scriptures collected into what we call “the Bible” for all sorts of reasons, but one of them is that they are just so true.  And I don’t mean only in a Revealed Truth esoteric sort of way but in a very down to earth, matter of fact sort of way. I recently…

Thoughts on a Friday

Prayer does not demand that we interrupt our work, but that we continue working as if it were a prayer. It is not necessary to always be meditating, nor to consciously experience the sensation that we are talking to God, no matter how nice this would be.  What matters is being with him, living in…

Neighbors

I had just read about loving your neighbor as yourself. I was reflecting on what that means as I puttered around shutting up the house and thinking of little ways that I try to live this out.  As I left the house and started walking to work, I began wondering about the handful of men…

Rich, indeed

Feeling very wealthy today.  It’s been an afternoon of running errands and tidying up interspersed with: a long nap delicious leftovers interesting listening on the radio Lithuanian tea and chocolates, gifts from a friend refreshing the vases with free flowers from the back yard writing a few checks (so grateful to be able to give…

Simple salad

It’s been a rough year for the garden, but I’ve been getting a steady supply of little tomatoes and cucumbers.  A lot of them have been ending up in my lunches in the form of this salad. It’s a great work day snack — quick to put together and easy to transport. Simply take a…

Gleanings

Picking up the pieces from some scattered weeks…  Here are some things that have struck me lately: From Ann Voskamp.  She’s filed this in her “Awkward Howling Posts” category; I know what it is to live with that howl. From Amy at The Messy Middle.   A fascinating Chinese art form and reflections on its implications…

Busy as bees

Late summer has been busy with family and our short reunion saw us busy like the bees talking; laughing; trying new recipes and pulling out old family favorites; gathering with old friends; checking on the bees; picking apples, tomatoes, pears, peaches, peppers, and flowers (and doing the requisite follow-up canning, freezing, and cooking); playing games;…

Simple breakfast

I’ve faced a breakfast conundrum this summer.  It’s too warm for regular baking to make scones or bread.  Cold cereal is just expensive.  And who wants hot cereal in the summer?  I settled for homemade energy bars several times, but they just didn’t seem like the right way to begin the day. Lately I’ve been…