Why am I wishing away a whole month and talking about October? Oh, I'm definitely not wishing away September, but I want to give you a heads-up. In October, I'll be joining The Nester for year #5 of her 31 Day Challenge. If you're a blogger, you may want to do the same. Here's how it works: 1) Pick a topic you'd like to write about for 31 days. 2) Write ... for 31 days. 3) On October 1 (and for 30 days thereafter) link up your blog at Nester's site. Last year over 1,200 bloggers participated. I'll admit it. That many possible reading choices was a bit lot overwhelming, but writing a series was a LOT of fun. It was my first time to do anything like that ... and I can't wait to do it again! This was last year's series ... Keep Reading...
A Fairy Tale Tablescape: Snow White & Rose Red
The colors of our late Summer roses made this week's tablescape theme an obvious choice ... perfect for a quick and easy, symbolism-filled table. The beloved children's tale by the Brothers Grimm tells of two young girls with personalities as different as these dinner plates. Two sisters ... Snow White and Rose Red Following the death of their father, they live with their mother in a home marked by both the absence of wealth ... and the eternal presence of love. The children are taught kindness and compassion ... for kin and stranger alike. One Winter night, the impoverished home is visited by a bear wishing to come inside to warm himself by the fire. The girls offer hospitality and friendship ... ... and the bear comes ... Keep Reading...
Richard Simmons Travels to Brazil: Meeting the Children of Hope Unlimited
A couple of weeks ago I told you how wishing for a well turned into dinner with Richard Simmons. If you missed that story of God showing off, just go ahead and click the link. You've really gotta hear it. Then come back here and I'll tell you the next part. Really, go ahead. I'll wait... Last Saturday, Richard Simmons and two friends visited the campus of Hope Unlimited for Children in Campinas, Brazil. Richard and his friend Mauro Oliveira (who grew up at the City of Youth before Hope's time) are shown here ... receiving a warm welcome from a few of the children. The purpose of the trip? To meet the kids, learn about Hope's award-winning model of life transformation for abandoned, exploited, abused, and ... Keep Reading...
