A Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar
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
April 17, 2016
Live With Flair
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Out of Order
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.
April 16, 2016
Now It Springs Up
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
April 15, 2016
Many and Bitter
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
April 14, 2016
Anaideia Praying
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
April 13, 2016
What You Need Might Be Different From What They Need
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
April 12, 2016
Intensive Care: A Lesson from Merlin the Cat
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.
April 11, 2016
Taking the Post, Singing the Song
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
April 10, 2016
Some Years Are Like That
We wake up to snow on the cherry blossoms–in April! But we know how to find the flair: it’s strange and whimsical and memorable. It’s
April 9, 2016
Why It’s Good
My students discuss why it’s often so difficult to articulate why we love or don’t love some film, product, song, or book. We know we
April 8, 2016