(my daily blog)
I pass by the seedlings growing in the window, and I notice how my daughter has transplanted the seedlings into larger containers. She continues to upgrade
We weren’t expecting any blooms after all the snow and frost. But this morning, the blooms surprised us, bringing more joy for their unexpected arrival.
I learned how to make salmon cakes with canned salmon, chopped red onion, egg, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and cilantro. (Make into patties and brown in
I remain fascinated by the trees in my yard that flower before leafing. It’s so strange. It’s not what I’m used to. Leaves come first.
Notice, if you will, the secret vernal pond. Springing up every spring, it houses thousands of frog and salamander eggs. Notice the white puffs on
I love Psalm 71:19-21, and I even scribbled it on a page from my prayer journal to give to a friend who is having a hard
I’m reading in Luke 11:8 where Jesus tells the story of the shameless, imprudent, bold, rash friend who dares to make a totally selfish and
It’s been a wonderful parenting opportunity to let Merlin heal. My daughters have to remember that to him, the isolated bathroom is peaceful and lovely. It’s
Our dear cat, Merlin, has vertigo from what the vet thinks is an ear infection. He can’t walk and just falls over to one side.
My husband and I stand at the kitchen window and watch the return of the Northern Cardinals who have nested in our backyard for at