~seeing~ bleeding hearts ~hearing~ she and him m. ward the weepies & bell x1 ~tasting~ mojitos sweetened with ginger simple syrup made using THIS RECIPE pure ambrosia! ~feeling~ happy and inspired ~smelling~ pineapple on the grill! mmmmmm….. made using THIS RECIPE ~knowing~ ”If a [woman] can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or…
sewing lessons ~ gracie’s gingham strawberry purse
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Gracie has expressed an interest in sewing! I’m so excited for her. We’ve decided to make her sewing lessons one of our summer projects. Today she learned the basics: cutting, pressing, pinning, how to work the sewing machine, and sewing a straight seam. She said several times during the process that she was having lots…
summer menu
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“He had been eight years upon a project for extracting sunbeams out of cucumbers, which were to be put into vials hermetically sealed, and let out to warm the air in raw, inclement summers.” ~Jonathan Swift ~Chermoula Chicken~ Chermoula is a North African seasoning blend that goes well with fish and chicken. A bit different…
celebrating 40 with friends part 2 ~ happy hour at the sanctuary
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I just got back from a fabulous happy hour at the Sanctuary! My friend Shelly owns the beautiful church that she has converted into a vacation home…and my friend Clare’s quilting studio is on the lower level. We had yummy white sangria, cheese, crackers and veggies…and a ooey gooey Snicker bar birthday cake! Thanks ladies!…
celebrating 40 with friends
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My dear friend Nancy hosted a 40th birthday party for me a couple days ago and I had such a great time! My friends Bonnie, Linda and Jane were there too and everyone made me feel so special. Thanks ladies! I love you all! We drank adult beverages, ate wonderful food (Papa Murphy’s pizza, watermelon…