Food
Extreme Fasting
I visited with a friend today and noticed that he was looking very slim. I commented to that fact and he said he had dieted for a while which worked, but like most diets, when he stopped being so particular, the weight came back on. For Lent this year, he is fasting on Wednesdays and […]
Extreme Hospitality
Today I listened to a story told by Mike Donehey from the band Tenth Avenue North. He talked about how hospitable his father was. At one point he tested this hospitality when he was in college and told his friends that if they ever needed a place to stay, they would be welcome at his […]
Tootsie Rolls
I saw a quote today that said, “When a child gives you a gift, even if it is a rock they just picked up, exude gratitude. It might be the only thing they have to give, and they have chosen to give it to you.” I thought the same thing is true with the elderly. […]
Sweet Surprise
I made “Loaded Tater Tots” this afternoon and packed them up to bring to my son’s house for his Super Bowl party. Right before I left, I received a box of treats from Swiss Colony. It was an unexpected delivery from my aunt. I was certainly surprised and grateful for her thoughtfulness. I decided to […]
Card Game
It was a cold, snowy day today. I got my exercise shovelling this morning just in time for the sun to come out and start to melt a little bit. This afternoon a neighbor invited me over dinner. She made a big pot of chili, which was perfect for a cold day. I went over […]
A Different Christmas
After much anticipation, Christmas arrived. Yesterday I kept myself busy cooking and baking and delivering goodies. I made my mom’s Christmas bread which she made every year. This year I was on my own. I asked her for help particularly to determine if the dough was the right consistency. It did turn out a little […]
The Madrigals
Last night my sister and I attended the Madrigal Banquet and I have been pondering it all day. It was held at a castle nestled back against the foothills, which belonged to one of the founders of the city. It had many technologically advanced features for the time such as an elevator and a steam […]
Hot Cocoa Bombs
In the past, my daughter in law has made amazingly beautiful and delicious hot cocoa bombs. She wasn’t going to do it this year, so I thought I would give it a try. I did enlist her help, however. She came over this morning and showed me all her tricks. A few hours later, we […]
Sharing Treats
Today I made some cookies. Tonight I had dinner with some long time friends. I gave them each a box of treats. They were so happy to have them. I realized that for the past couple of days, I have been pretty joyful spending time making goodies and putting them together for my friends. And […]
Making Treats
It was a snowy day today. Luckily, I had planned ahead. I went to Mass first thing this morning to celebrate the Immaculate Conception. Then I went to the store and bought ingredients to make some treats to share. When I got home it had just started snowing. I turned on some Advent music and […]
Still Finding God 