The God-given Gift of Friendship

One of the greatest gifts I have received in my lifetime is the gift of friendship.  I can think back at least 5 decades (and a little more) and name dozens of men and women who have walked with me in love and friendship.  The number of Godly men and women who influence my daily … Read more

Happy Birthday Mom With Butter Pecan Cake with Caramel Frosting

What a blessing to celebrate my sous chef dishwashing mom’s 85th birthday!  Today, February 8 is her birthday, although we have celebrated for several days! Last week she spent time in Missouri with my brother and sister-in-law and their family.  They brought her home on Friday and I surprised her with 15 Bundt cakes that … Read more

Super Appetizers Fit For Any Gathering!

Unless you are living under a rock or don’t watch or listen to any media, you will know this is Super Bowl Weekend.  I don’t really get into the hype of football games but when Denver goes to the Superbowl – I’m going to watch!  Growing up in Nebraska and living for many years in Colorado … Read more

Doc Martin and Me!

Are you a fan of the  megapopular comedy series Doc Martin?  I AM and so is my English comedy-loving husband!  This past summer we had the opportunity to spend a day in Port Isaac, aka Port Wenn. Port Isaac  is a small and picturesque fishing village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. … Read more

Easy Peasy Cheeseburger Pie

Last week I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner. I was out of ideas and was hoping he had a hankering for something I hadn’t fixed in a while.  His answer surprised and dismayed me.  “How about hamburgers on the grill?” he said.  Ugh.  I asked him what he wanted and then I didn’t … Read more

The Gift of Time

Today I was given a beautiful gift. The gift of time.  For many of us our daily calendars fill up with running from place to place. From task to task.  UP and out of the house early, in and out of the car, home again and then off to a meeting or the grocery store! … Read more