As I walked past a fairly large stain from a bottle of nail polish remover that had been accidentally spilled on the hardwood floors near the sofa in our bedroom, I immediately thought:I really don't mind that stain.The stain happened when Victoria Leigh moved home to help me while I recovered from surgery, and right before she moved to China. That was almost one year ago. Time seems to have wings and fly, and yet at times, crawl. We were absolutely thrilled that she ... Read More about I really don’t mind that stain
Trim Healthy Mama Soft Sprouted Bread Review
Happy New Year, Mamas!!! I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start.It has been busy in my Trim Healthy Mama kitchen. The Salesman has been sick, and that combined with the rain we've had this last week, has provided the perfect environment for staying in and trying new recipes. I've been busy making nourishing and comfort foods this last week.One rainy day, I decided to make Trim Healthy Mama Sprouted Bread. It was a delicious decision, Mamas! You will find ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Soft Sprouted Bread Review
For the Love of Lamp Lights – Beijing, China
When I arrived in China, I settled in a hotel in Beijing while Victoria Leigh was working. It was thrilling to see the sights and sounds of this new-to-me, vast land. There was beauty to be seen all around in the rich culture and artwork.I enjoyed lovely lamp lights being reflected in the window as I had dinner and looked out, waiting for Victoria to finish teaching and arrive. I remember thinking:Tick-tock,Come on clock!I was so excited to see my China Doll! The menu at ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – Beijing, China
A New Years Charge
Though you may have felt encompassed by the nightMay all be put back in order and be made rightWhether it was the dark backgroundsOr feeling chased by deadlines or houndsMay it all turn aroundMay your wisdom and insight aboundThe sparkly, the brightAll that is good and rightFind youIn all you doMay wisdom reignAs you go in Jesus' nameMay all be set arightAs you find beauty in, during, and from, the nightGo, Beautiful One, and writeThe Holy Spirit, your pen, will ignite. ... Read More about A New Years Charge
Trim Healthy Mama Spinach and Sausage Quiche Recipe & Review
What is that saying about real men and quiche? Oh: "Real men don't eat quiche." If it were true, I'd say that leaves more for Trim Healthy Mamas; but, I know men that eat and enjoy quiche. And the Salesman eats quiche, and he ate this one. I was given a variety box of quiches by my lovely friend, Mary, and I served them to friends at a party we hosted, and then had another half of the box still in the freezer, and took them to a family gathering. Mary's kind gift, got me to really ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Spinach and Sausage Quiche Recipe & Review