Yesterday I had the privilege of singing at a celebration of life service for a friend who died very suddenly and tragically a week ago. She was older than me by 20 years, but the church choir was our "common ground." I'm so thankful I was in town to join fellow choir members in tribute to Jan as we sang two of her favorite songs. One of the pieces was Chris Rice's Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus) ... because Jan especially loved its text. It's one of my favorites, too. There's just something about this song that touches the deepest part of my soul, especially when I'm singing. Today, no matter what season of life you're in -- or what's happening in your life -- let this song minister to you ... Keep Reading...
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Two Quick and Easy TRIFLE BOWL Recipes: A Favorite Summertime Salad AND Dessert
My goodness! Where has this week gone? I sat down to do a quick tablescape post (thinking it was Wednesday) only to realize today is Thursday ... already. AND it's afternoon ... already. Oh, well. Could it be my attention has been elsewhere? Yours, too? George Alexander Louis His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge July 22, 2013 8 lbs. 6 oz. Source But what really occupied my time ... Perhaps the recipes I'm sharing with you today will be worth the wait! I made both of them last week when we had a 20-year-old house guest -- and they were a hit! I like that they're both "make-ahead" and offer a quick and easy way to get food on the table at the end of a busy ... Keep Reading...
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Are You My Typical Blog Reader? SURVEY SAYS …
Three years ago today I hit "publish" on my very first blog post. My debut tablescape raced into Blogland, and my heart raced right along with it, as I wondered what I was getting myself into. Would there be anyone "out there" to receive me with the same sense of friendship I was extending? There was! Some of you have been there since Day One, and I'm still amazed by that. Thank you for being such wonderful friends! After a few months, I shared more of myself with you besides tablescapes ... and then a little more ... and then I started challenging you ... until sometimes recently I've wondered if I'm running you off. That's why I decided to take my recent Reader Survey. I needed some feedback.You're ... Keep Reading...
