What to do with all of those…

I realized last year that all three of my children had a child in the same grade of school. This year, Vivian, Lincoln, and Liam will be in first grade. Liam loves to learn and is very curious about how things work. Recently, he was riding with his dad (my son Adam)...

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...

Fond Memories of July Fourth

Thinking of the upcoming Independence Day holiday has me feeling rather nostalgic.   For many years, the fourth day of July meant attending my Dad’s family reunion.  It was held around noon, so it never interfered with fireworks displays later in the evening. Our...

Strawberry Month May Be Extended…

The month of May is almost over; however, I would say that its status as National Strawberry Month can bleed over into June.  That is only my opinion, but those who enjoy strawberries would agree wholeheartedly.  I was searching for recipes on a completely different...

May is the month for salads

Lately, I find myself eating a lot of salads.  I tend to make them with leaf lettuces instead of iceberg lettuce. I usually purchase artisan lettuces that come four to a container that includes a mixture of red and green varieties.  My practice is to wash each head...