Do you ever wake up with your thoughts whirling in so many different directions, that you feel tired before your feet even hit the floor? It was like that for me this morning. And truthfully, it's been a season of mornings like today. I don't want to complain; but to share the reality of where I am. It was in those early morning hours of waking and thoughts whirling, that I heard that Still. Small. Voice. I knew it as soon as I heard it. It was distinct from the other thoughts ... Read More about What is your this?
Lasagna with Spinach
Audra Elizabeth shared another recipe with me. She is following the Trim Healthy Mama plan and this recipe is from their cookbook. The Trim Healthy Mama's call it Lazy Lasagna! Lasagna does not seem lazy to me… I made a few changes to the recipe, as noted by the asterisks.FEEDS 6 TO 8 (HALVE INGREDIENTS IF YOUR FAMILY IS SMALLER)2 pounds ground meat (beef and venison work well) *I used beef2 (12-ounce) jars no-sugar-added pizza or spaghetti sauce (see Note)1½ tablespoons dried ... Read More about Lasagna with Spinach
Honors Chapel and NPR
On Monday I attended Honors Convocation with our youngest daughter, Victoria Leigh. She won the women's history club award!Victoria was voted by the faculty to one of two student presenters for chapel next year! She will write and present a lecture in 2017!!! We are so proud of her! We went out for a celebratory bagel for lunch. And when I returned to the table, I see a large microphone in front of Victoria and she is being interviewed about politics and the presidential election by a ... Read More about Honors Chapel and NPR
A Ship, A Friend
As I walked back to our home this evening, I thought about the meaning of friendship. What does friendship mean to me? What is the meaning of friendship in general? As my thoughts meandered on the evening stroll, without the quick access to Merriam Webster, I came up with the Lora definition of friendship:What ever ship you are in, they (the friend) are there.And I think I will stick with my definition because it has been so true in my life. Today was one of those days that I just ... Read More about A Ship, A Friend
Mother’s Strawberry Pie
This is my mother's delicious recipe.3/4 cup sugar2 Tablespoons corn starch1 1/2 cups water3 oz. strawberry gelatin1 quart fresh strawberries1 baked pie shell, 9"1 9 oz. carton whipped topping1. Bring sugar, cornstarch and water to a boil. Boil until clear in color. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Let cool.2. Place strawberries in baked pie shell and pour gelatin mixture over them. Chill.3. Before serving top each slice with whipped topping.For variety, use:Fresh sliced ... Read More about Mother’s Strawberry Pie