A sweeter life

September is National Honey Month.  As I was looking through my recipes that include this sweet substance, I couldn’t help but be reminded that for me, the sweetest thing in life is the presence of God.  I love the ways He shows up to remind me that He is there, even...

The right way to tailgate

It’s September, which means football season is underway.  For some people, it is an exciting time as they root for their favorite teams, whether it be high school, college, or professional.  If I had to pick a favorite sport, I guess I would say it is football,...

A hard week ends with soft pretzels

On Tuesday, our area had a lot of water.  A LOT of water.  My driveway became a raging torrent when the stream beside it overflowed. The fields to the west and south of me were lakes, fed by streams of water coming from several directions.  The ground became so...

Snack ideas for the “Big Game”

This is the time of year that folks are building up for it.  Grocery store ads are full of ideas for foods to enjoy while watching it.  People on the radio are talking about it, as are those on television.  Parties are planned around its broadcast this coming Sunday...