Teaching an old dog new tricks

My parents took me to church soon after I was born and I have attended worship services almost every Sunday since.  During those sixty-plus years, I have developed a deep appreciation for the hymns that have played such a vital role in church life.    Many...

How to use all that squash

This is the time of year when gardens are usually in their prime.  Often, the most prolific plants are yellow summer squash and zucchini.  I have each of them in my garden, but this year’s crop hasn’t done very well.  They have been overrun with gray bugs that are...

It’s July! Hot Dog!

July is National Hot Dog Month, and I found recipes that sounded tasty.  However, I didn’t want to try them all by myself.  Even though I purchase uncured turkey franks, the fat and sodium content is still quite high.  Besides, it is always nice to have another...

A Berry Good Time

One of the blessings of summer is fresh berries; blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries are some of my favorites (in that order).  I have read quite a bit lately about the health benefits of these berries, and there is not one of them that I don’t enjoy eating by...

Beware the Tentapus!

Last week was made brighter by an overnight visit from my granddaughter Vivian, who is six years old going on 30.  My son Jonathan brought her to my house on Wednesday evening; she was very excited about spending time with Grammie. As bedtime neared, Vivian declared...