Yesterday I wrote about Dara Torres, calling her "Dana" Torres.Who's the old one, eh? Which 41-year-old mom needs the reading glasses? … [Read more...]
Recommended Reading: RW Article about Ryan Hall
The story about Ryan Hall in Runner's World is as much about his faith as his running, because it's a profile on the young man himself, and he's fully committed to the Lord.Here's the teaser:A decade ago, God told Ryan Hall to run. Now Hall's a 2:06 marathoner and an Olympic favorite. His story is almost beyond belief.The people at his church, his family, and Ryan … [Read more...]
Crock-Flops and Minor Crock-Successes
I was so eager to try some new recipes in the crockpot after being inspired by A Year of Crockpotting that I did a little online search and came up with this highly recommended stew: Crockpot Chicken & Quinoa. It looked soooo good in the photograph. The instructions were easy. I even shocked myself by having on hand in my cupboard a box of quinoa and in the freezer, … [Read more...]
Friday's Food: Crock-Thoughts
I've been having fun digging down into "A Year of Crockpotting." This gal, Stephanie, resolved to use her crockpot every day for a year. She's up to day 207.She posts the day's recipe with instructions and photos along with her verdict on the outcome with humor and honesty.The whole idea is hilarious.And genius.I mean, it landed her a spot on Rachael Ray. If that's not … [Read more...]
15 Everyday Ideas to Borrow from the French (and Belgians)
While in Europe, I informally interviewed some relatives about differences between American and French (and Belgian) women. The conversation was intriguing, and we ended up generating clothing styles and eating habits that I can share with you here. By incorporating these simple, practical ideas into our lives, we may end up feeling just a little more … [Read more...]
Corrie Ten Boom Online Treasures
Check it out! I can write a short post!I thought I'd prove it to you...in contrast to yesterday's incredibly long post about touring the ten Boom museum. Online I found some Ten Boom treasures to share with you: A youthful Pat Robertson interviews Corrie in 1974 (interspersed with a few short clips from "The Hiding Place" movie). It's so neat to see and hear … [Read more...]
Let the Little Children Sit by the Water's Edge and Come to Him
Last Saturday, as we anticipated our last day all together in Holland—and given our little family's impending departure, our extended family's last day all together for a very long time—we considered where we might gather the next morning for family devotions. We could have simply cleaned up from breakfast and gathered around the table in one of the rented cottages. Then … [Read more...]
Postcards from Holland
Windmills everywhere (stop)This one in Haarlem (stop)Visited ten Boom museum (stop)Lots to tell (stop)See you soon (stop) … [Read more...]
A Tarte, a Promenade, a Jog
I like this Belgian "tarte au riz," or "rice pie." I've never tried to make it--only enjoy it while in Belgium--but I found a recipe on line that can give you an idea what it's like. I suppose it's comparable to rice pudding:It's not too sweet. I like it. There's a sugar pie that's delicious, too, and extremely sweet; but I don't have a photo.Here we go to the woods again … [Read more...]
Ichthus Smoke, Lye Bread, and Other Minor Travel Notes
To save some money, we purchased tickets that required several connections. Had the trip gone without a single glitch, our total traveling time would have been longer than ever before.Unfortunately, the trip had a glitch. So the trip was wayyyy longer than ever before.The glitch doesn't even include the 14 or so Eagle Scouts on the long, transatlantic flight who stayed up … [Read more...]
Author Interview: L.L. Barkat
I asked L.L. Barkat, author of Stone Crossings, if I could interview her as a follow-up to my post about her book, and she agreed.What a fabulous opportunity to climb into the mind (and heart, and...dare I say, soul) of an author!Although, in a way, L.L. Barkat has actually opened wide her mind, heart and soul to us already in her honest, poignant, thoughtful book, which I … [Read more...]
Several Summer Solutions to "Mom, I’m Bored!"
To avoid hearing kids exclaim "I'm bored!" in the summer months, it's tempting to fill the weeks ahead with camps and clubs and outings and activities, isn't it? Maybe we think, Keeping them busy keeps them out of trouble. Or, They gain skills they wouldn't have time to develop during the school year. And although not everyone will admit to it, there's the argument, … [Read more...]
What? You mean, I have to leave?
Jesus, Be the Lord of My Life Today in New Ways
A couple of months ago, someone introduced this prayer to our church and invited people to commit to praying it for 30 days. Our little family happened to miss almost every weekend service at church that month, so we didn't end up joining the covenant.Later, I asked for a copy.Here it is:Jesus, be the Lord of my life today in new ways.Change me any way you want.Wash me … [Read more...]
May I Suggest an Omelette?
We picked out some brie cheese, mushrooms, and a tomato for the omelette innards. I chopped them up, then fluffed the eggs with a fork.I poured the eggs into the skillet. "Would you flip it?" I asked The Belgian Wonder.He agreed."I can't watch," I confessed. The risk of loss was so great; and the pan, so small. I turned away until I heard it floof into the pan."You did … [Read more...]
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