Prayers Blog Posts
Stained Glass Shards
Sometimes a beloved “heart” cuts me off. Nevertheless, I keep its memories wrapped in mine and bless it for its journeys continuing away from me.It’s hard!
“How to,” End of Summer Flower Arrangement
Finally, our temperatures are dipping from the 100s to the 90s. That’s called a cold front here in Texas! And we had an inch of rain last night with thunder and lightening. What a joyous lullaby at midnight!
Honor thy Teachers
What a lovely gift I received this week, a call from one of my ex students. Such a delightful, celebratory conversation ensued!
Fruit Pizza
Another oldie but goodie recipe is Fruit Pizza. Enjoy the fruits of a late summer season like berries of all sorts, fresh figs, and grapes in a picturesque dessert that is also quick and easy.
Daystar
While eating breakfast, I like to do the daily newspaper crossword. A clue today was “daystar.”
St. Augustine
I have a long history with St. Augustine Grass! We were flying back home from the US to Lebanon when I was nine and the lowest tread on a stairwell of four sisters, all within five years of each other.
Lighten my Load
I listen to podcasts often while doing mindless tasks around the house and in the garden. NPR is always in rotation.
Emergency Baking Substitutions
I usually bake on impulse when I’m hankering for “sampan sampan,” or I’m down and need cheering up. Instead of a scented candle changing my mood, the aromas of baking definitely do the trick!
Fitting in Where you Don’t Belong
I have a collection of lovely utilitarian baskets for: drying, picnicking, fruit, seed storage, harvesting, and just general storage.
A Secret Garden
Amongst the terraced olive groves, pine-forested hills, and craggy rock outcrops of my childhood, I had many choice “secret gardens” to which I retreated to read or just be alone. Alone-time was quite scarce in our bustling home.