Archive for July, 2009

Yesterday I had the great fun of opening a package containing a few ‘proof’ copies of my new cookbook. This is the uncorrected advance copy edition that was handed out at book expos this summer– there are a few odds and ends of typos. But it is a fully bound book that contains all...
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Not long ago I was observing a couple of friends interact, and was surprised by a stinging tentacle of bitterness in the words of one– a loving person whose speech is usually full of grace and forbearance. Wow, forgiveness is needed there, I thought. Why let old hurt fester into such anger? My mind...
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Yesterday we were blessed with bounty from a friend’s apricot tree. When we got home we made some jam. But then in the midst of other busyness, my energy for the apricots kind of fizzled away. So from the last of the apricots that my kids had pitted for me, I made this easy...
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…that what I hate the very most about parenting is when one of my kids is hurting and I can’t fix it.  Can’t, in some cases, even make it one iota better, even when I’m trying my darndest. Argh. Sigh. How about you?  What do you hate most about parenting?
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My dear friend Ann — inspiring as always.
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I discovered recently that christianaudio.com gives away a free audiobook every month.  This month’s freebie is Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God, written and read by Francis Chan.   I’ve listened to about 3/4 of it in the last few days, and have found it hugely thought provoking.   Says Chan: “We show tangible love...
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Coconut milk and cinnamon add an exotic flavor to this creamy potato soup. Grating some of the potatoes helps to thicken the soup. Substitute olive oil for the butter if you need a cream soup that is completely dairy free. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients 8 medium potatoes...
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Thru an involved series of clicks that I no longer remember, today I found the Tim Ferriss blog. Which mentioned StumbleUpon. Which reminded me that I possess a Stumble account. Which led me to visit it. And confirm a handful of friends, some of which friended me FIVE months ago- so great is my...
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This evening I was feeling out of sorts for a huge variety of reasons. My sister just left for Ethiopia. Friends of ours are moving away on Tuesday. My summer seems to be slipping away at shocking speed. My hubby and I have barely had a minute to look each other in the eye...
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