I can’t stop listening to the soundtrack of Hamilton. Our daughter subscribed to Disney + for a month, so we could catch it. I watched it 5 times. (The soundtrack is available on YouTube.) I love the theater. I was transported by and marveled at Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, and I still […]
LION – Most Touching, Heartfelt Movie Ever
Have you seen the movie LION? If you’ve run out of things to watch since the national lock-down in March, and you like heartfelt stories, catch LION. I saw it 3 years ago with my daughter, and my heart still swells in sweetness when I think about it. I can’t remember when I last had […]
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Truth in the Face of Evil: George Floyd, Be at Peace
Like most Americans, I am horrified by the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. My mind jumps from anger to shameful grief and back again. I avoid the video replay of his senseless death because it’s so heinous. I go to sleep praying for his family. How God grieves over the way we […]
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Creamy Tortellini Soup
I saw a version of this tortellini soup recipe online this week, but it involved a slow cooker and bulk sausage and skimming fat, and it took 4-7 hours. Good grief. Some dishes are great in the slow cooker, but if I can make the same thing in an hour or two, on the stove, […]
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Crunchy Fudge (non-marshmallow) Bars
Everyone is probably familiar with the marshmallowy crispy cereal treats made with Rice Krispies. I was never a fan, as they were awfully sweet and gooey. As a rule, I love “sweet,” but these things…just a bit much, even for me. Years ago, my sister shared with me an alternate version of those crispy treats, […]
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A Final Gift from Mom
As I mentioned in THIS POST, the Covid-19 lockdown has given me time to explore several bins of photographs in our garage. Through this clearing out, I have discovered facets of my mother’s life I never knew. Mom passed from this life fairly recently (Jan. 15, at the age of 99 and 1/2) and I’ve […]
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Elastic-free Masks
If you’ve been sewing Covid-19 cloth masks for the masses (or even smaller batches for friends and family), but can’t find elastic anymore, here’s a suggestion: TIE MASKS. If you’re not sewing, but looking for other ways to keep busy while quarantined, HERE are 46 ideas. Feel free to click away. 🙂 If masks are […]
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Grandma Baker’s Sugar Cookie Recipe
Our family sugar cookie recipe has been around for four generations. My paternal grandmother, Nellie Jane, didn’t follow a written recipe; she simply combined and mixed ingredients until the dough was suitable for rolling. One year, my mom studied my grandmother’s method and took notes, estimating measurements. After a few attempts, Mom honed in on […]
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