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  • All Shall Be Well

    All manner of things shall be well. I’ve been listening to this song on repeat these past few days: from Tenth Avenue North’s Reconcile album. By no means am I nearing the end of a good, long life. But I know another precious soul that “has graduated” on to heaven and I am reminded that…

  • “Blessed”

    Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Proverbs 31:28 Annamae Nealey December 29, 1934 – September 15, 2024 It’s hard to gather the right words to express what an influence this lovely woman has had on our lives. I’ve only known her for about 14 years, but her…

  • Nothing Bundt the Best Cake

    I guess we’re not eating our bananas fast enough. Cuz, lately, I think I’ve been baking this cake once a week. And, also, because I love it. Ingredients: Instructions: Start heating up your oven before mixing up the cake. 350°. Prepare baking pan… Bundt or whatever else you choose… with butter/spray and flour. (I’m thinking…

  • Halfway Through

    The healthiest decade of my life You had no idea I was talking about decade number three, right? I know, I can’t believe it either … how am I 35? What’s the Big Idea? When I turned 30 I determined that this would be the healthiest decade of my life. And so far, that’s exactly…

  • The Simplest Sourdough

    I’ve tried and failed. But this one was successful. I’ve made several loaves in my lifetime and have not been fully in love with the outcome until I came across this simple, simple recipe. There’s no going back now! I just need to invest in a Dutch oven at some point. Here is the recipe:…

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