Part 1 Undoing the Way We See Things Now LESSON 182 I will be still an instant and go home. This world you seem to live in is not home to you. And somewhere in your mind you know that this is true. A memory of home keeps haunting you, as if there were aContinue reading “Lesson 182 – I Will Be Still an Instant and Go Home”
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The Day Before I Turn Sixty
It’s been, so far, such an interesting life. My heart is full of gratitude for the six decades of my life. I am happy for parents who loved me, who fed me and clothed me, and not only did their best to keep me safe and warm, but who had fun with me, and honestlyContinue reading “The Day Before I Turn Sixty”
Domestic Bliss
It feels a bit odd at times when I am standing up in front of a classroom of kids or adults, introducing myself as someone who works for a crisis agency for victims of domestic violence. We have programs for people to raise awareness about the issues surrounding domestic violence and we have programs forContinue reading “Domestic Bliss”
Happy New Year!
There are two New Year’s Day traditions in our house. James must have his black-eyed peas and I must have pork and sauerkraut. Ever since 1997, we have been enjoying both the Pennsylvania Dutch and the Southern dishes on New Year’s Day, and it is something that we both look forward to with a greatContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Daily Prompt
Middle Seat It turns out that your neighbor on the plane/bus/train (or the person sitting at the next table at the coffee shop) is a very, very chatty tourist. Do you try to switch seats, go for a non-committal brief small talk, or make this person your new best friend? In 2000, I was onContinue reading “Daily Prompt”
When Gumbo Calls My Name
I never heard of gumbo or even okra for that matter before visiting New Orleans back in the early 90’s. I was there with a friend and while he attended conferences, I met a fun-loving woman from Connecticut whose husband was attending the same conferences. Although I forget her last name, I will forever beContinue reading “When Gumbo Calls My Name”
Sausage Egg and Cheese Minis
The first Sunday we attended the Mooresburg Presbyterian Church, there was a delicious fellowship brunch after the church service, and for some reason I had the impression that they did this every Sunday. I was enamored with the idea of breaking bread together on a regular basis, and the next week I prepared food toContinue reading “Sausage Egg and Cheese Minis”
Under the weather
Whenever I am under the weather the only thing that sounds the least bit appetizing to me is applesauce. Incredibly easy to make, applesauce is a dish that I love to keep on hand. While it is a lovely stand alone snack, it is also a tasty accompaniment to yogurt and cottage cheese, a perfectContinue reading “Under the weather”
the friar patch 