Prayers Blog Posts
Zucchini Bread
This month, summer squash like zucchini are prolific in markets and gardens. Think sweet instead of savory when purchasing or harvesting these hot weather jewels!
Grandpa’s Weeder
I was feeling anxious and teary-eyed about family stuff. So, I headed out to the backyard to do some weeding.
Heat Loving Zinnias
Zinnias defy the Texas heat. They seem to shout, “You can’t get too hot for us!”
The Black Leather Satchel
My dad’s worn-out, black-leather satchel was stitched together like an accordion file. The more he put into it, the fatter it grew. Two large metal clasps whose tongues clicked in place inside their counterparts held the over-laying flap in place on the front side of this behemoth black satchel.
Larkspur, a Reliable, Self-seeding, Spring and Early Summer Bloomer
Through trial and error, I’ve figured out that the healthiest flowers for the extreme, spur of the moment, erratic, fluctuating Texas weather are cultivated either as hardy fall-planted perennials, or direct-seed in the ground annuals, preferably those that self-seed.
Learn Their Heart Language
While watching the news reels on repeat about the war in Ukraine, my heart goes out to the destitute women in particular struggling to voice their circumstances to reporters through interpreters, and often in their second or third language. Their frustration of not being able to share in their heart language screamed through the TV screen!
Apricot Pie
I enjoy baking for people their favorite pies. When I asked a friend whose birthday is this month what her favorite pie was she closed her eyes and said, “yummmmm, apricot pie!”
Do the Strong Need You?
I’ve often wondered and asked myself how I grew into a strong woman. I think it’s a combination of my parents’ high expectations, their unwavering support, my faith legacy, and the unique childhood adventures of my education and friendships.
May Flower Bed To-Do List
In Texas, we’re already experiencing a smattering of 90 degree weather days. Our super-charged spring flowers are fading, making room for the summer perennials, stalwart annuals, and ever-present volunteer seedlings. April showers have passed, so what are our May flower bed chores?
Old + New = ?
I recently took a quilting class with one of my sisters. Our back and forth chatter while being shown a new technique set the tone for the morning. And oh, what a delightful morning it was!