There are some things in life that are hard. Things we wish would never happen. Things we would rather avoid, but we are forced to face them anyway. How we choose to deal with difficulties either builds our character for the better or tears it down. Some people try to hide and hope their troubles will go away. Others grow angry and feel “put upon,” feeling a need to blame someone or something (often God) for what they are enduring. …..
When searching for inspiration to help me write “Cooks’ Corner,” I often check out a list of National (Fill-in-the-Blank) Months. August is National Peach Month, so this week’s column is dedicated to that luscious fruit. There is nothing like biting into a ripe, fuzzy-skinned peach and having juice run down my chin. Sitting here thinking about it is making my mouth water. Past summers were filled with a whole lot more canning and freezing that what I do now, as…..
August is just peach-y! There are days when I sit down at my computer to write my column, and my mind goes blank. It is one of those days. I looked at my list of monthly celebrations, but August doesn’t have very many. National Water Quality Month? Not appropriate for a recipe column. Besides, I don’t know enough about it to count. National Catfish Month? I don’t think I have ever eaten catfish, let alone cooked one. Harvest Month? …..