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Temporary Goodbyes

August 20, 2019 By Tamera Alexander

Dad's safely Home! You might have already read this on Facebook or Instagram, but if not. . . Last Monday morning, my sweet father breathed his last earthly breath and is now in the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We were gathered around Dad's bedside as he passed from this world to the next, and it was a sweet and peaceful passing. The presence of the Holy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family

Tea and Chocolate

August 1, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

The two things that pair best with books, in my opinion, are tea and chocolate. Dark chocolate, in particular. And black tea sweetened with honey. Whether I'm reading or writing, tea and chocolate (individually or together) always seem to heighten my bookish experience. Earlier this summer, I had the chance to visit Victoria, British Columbia for a couple days on the way to drop off my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Reading Tagged With: Chocolate, reading, Tea, Victoria BC

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Second only to fireworks and flags, the things I most associate with the 4th of July holiday are cookouts and family. Burgers and dogs on the grill, homemade ice cream, cookies, apple pie. And biscuits. Honey-glazed biscuits, to be precise. Biscuits? That's not an item usually found at the family cookout. Perhaps not, but if a 19th century baker was given the opportunity to sponsor a 4th of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, giveaway, Honey Glazed Biscuits, More Than Words Can Say

My Favorite Fourth of July

July 3, 2019 By D'Ann Mateer

When you read this, we will be on our way to spend the Fourth of July weekend with our granddaughter, Ivy. (And her parents, too, of course!) I bought her a darling little Fourth of July outfit, complete with a bow. In my anticipation of this very special Fourth of July, I got to thinking about other memories of the holiday, the most special of which was July 4, 1985. I had graduated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Family

The Gift of Summer & Giveaway

June 13, 2019 By Cara Putman

As you read this, I'm on my way to this summer's study abroad. You know the hardest part of packing? Figuring out how many books I'll read in the two and a half weeks and how many of those I'm willing to read on my Kindle rather than in paperback. Well, that and figuring out which clothes to take since I want to look professional in the morning while I teach, but relax in the afternoons and … [Read more...]

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