Well it appears I may have at least another six months of school. Getting through chapter two of my dissertation was no joke. And, chapter three is now on the plate, not the chopping block, as it has been for the last four weeks. I write this, and I wait for feedback. As I’ve shared … Continue reading Life’s Imperfections
In my youth, my body and mind always seemed to race in their efforts to catch up with my spirit. This spirit of maturity, sufficiency, and determination, all wound up into what now appeared to be like forage horse hay feeders…say what, you say? 🙂 Let me explain. A now common equine husbandry practice, … Continue reading Expanding LOVE
Ingredients: Serves 6 ¼ cup portions ¼ pound (1 stick) butter ¾ cup sugar 1/8 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 Tbs whole milk (optional if need more liquid. I always add) 2- 8 ounce cans pineapple tidbits. You can substitute with a 20 ounce can crushed pineapple. Drain liquid before using fruit. 4 slices packed … Continue reading Recipe: Baked Pineapple
Welcome to my quiet and special little corner of this great Big world. A world currently facing unexpected trials; yet, we know, triumphs are around the corner. Popping into your space today, brings me great joy, as I continue to press forward. “Be workmen that needeth not be ashamed.” This is Paul’s message to us … Continue reading My Longing for Home
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole milk, warm, not hot 2 tsp instant dry yeast 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 3 large eggs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp zest of orange 2.5 cups 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter Warm water ¾ Raisins Glaze ½ cup powder sugar 1cup warm water 1 tbs fresh orange juice Icing: 2 Tbsp … Continue reading Recipe: Hot Cross Buns
Preheat oven to 350 degrees This is a soft dough. It’s best not to handle with your hands too much. Have all ingredients ready to go, and work quickly and as gently as possible. Ingredients: 2 ¼ unbleached flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups sugar, plus … Continue reading Recipe:Chewy Sugar Cookies
Well it’s been a challenging week for me so far. Monday I had to make the decision to put my 15 year old Pomeranian to sleep. She was the sweetest soul I knew, and taught me so much about how to be gentle, kind, loving, and about the importance of quiet space. She was sent … Continue reading Kingdom Profession
Last night I overheard someone I know say to her mom “I am glad for this time.” I was speaking to her on her other line, and she told me to hold, while she spoke briefly with her mother. In a sense, I can relate. I am not happy people are dying, I am not … Continue reading Heart Rising
This is the Belizean equivalent to scones. Though in Belize, we eat a great deal of British-style foods, we also pull our recipes from diverse cultures. When I am craving a soft and chewy biscuit-type breakfast bun, I make these. They are easy and fast to do. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons … Continue reading Belizean Powder Bun
The current wind of our times is harsh, hot, cold, and brutal. This wind I discuss is the mysterious and deadly weapon we currently hide from, quarantine from, lock our doors from, say “keep your distance from”, pray away…to stay away. It is uncertain and inconstant. It bloweth wherever it pleases. It moves where it … Continue reading Breeze from Heaven