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A Light at the End of the Tunnel
THIS is a picture of peace – because you can’t have peace without turmoil. And we had turmoil. (Read “The Rubberband Effect“) Last night I put my strong-willed, “I will ONLY sleep in your arms”, Baby Boy in bed an hour earlier than usual. I turned on his CD player. I kissed his sweet little head and I whispered good-night. For three-minutes he let us know that HE WAS NOT HAPPY! but then… there was silence. Sweet silence. Sweet peace. Sweet “There is a Light at the end of the Tunnel!”. Baby Boy *L*, put himself to sleep. HE did it! Mom and Dad rejoiced! We struggled with the whole…
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Loving a Person
Loving a person just the way they are, it’s no small thing I woke up this morning with a song in my head. Kind of strange, as I haven’t heard it for awhile. It takes some time to see things throughBut it has reminded me of how blessed I am. And yet, relationships in my life require work. Simply because I am me. They are them. My husband is head-strong, my dad is a mover & shaker, my mom wants the best for me, my step-son is, well, a teenager, I sometimes threaten to eat my own children (think about spiders eating their young and you get the picture), friends around the world…
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Cioppino: A #1 Seafood Soup
Cioppino is the quintessence of seafood dish. I love tartness, tang and even taste buds on fire. And, I love using the beautiful soup tureens that I picked up over the years. Great food in a beautiful dish… does it get better? I still do not know how to pronounce this… I usually point at it on the menu. It is always a wonderful choice, and always a bit different. I have asked for the recipe at several restaurants, and their response has been great; however, the recipes have been for about 45 folk… Not my usual family gathering! This recipe, which serves 6, came from a neighbor who swears…
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Linguine and Seafood
Here is a meal that you can pull off of your shelves if need be. The light sauce is a welcome change from heavy pasta sauces. This recipe serves 6 and cooks up in 15 minutes. Busy schedule? Running late day? Linguine and Seafood is a meal you can get from the shelf to the table faster than you could order take out. 6 Slices bacon, cut into 1/2″ strips1/4 c sliced green onion2 cloves garlic, minced6 T butter2 (6 1/2 oz) cans minced clams1 (6 1/2 oz) can white meat tuna1/2 c sliced pitted ripe olives1/4 c parsley1/8 t pepper12 oz linguine1 lemonParmesan Cheese In skillet cook bacon till…
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Scallop and Cheese Bake
Another Lenten Friday special meal here. This creamy dish, served with a salad and fresh french bread is a winner. The Gruyere cheese is nutty and adds a new flavor. If you don’t have Gruyere, Swiss cheese is a good substitute. 1 lb scallops1 T chopped onion4 mushrooms, slicked thin3 T butter3 T. flour1/8 t cayenne pepper1/2 c milk2 T grated Parmesan cheese1 T snipped parsley1/2 c shredded Gruyere cheese1/2 c finely crushed round crackers1 T butter, melted Thaw scallops if frozen. Cut any large scallops in half. In saucepan boil scallops with just enough water to cover them. Start with cold water. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Drain,…
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FIre up the Fish
One of the best times of the year to catch a fish fry is now during Lent. Even as you take a drive through sleepy towns, look at the signs posted. I would bet that you will see a local group putting on a fish fry. My advise is to get there early, as they sell out before the line is finished.I prefer to eat fried fish out.. because when we do it at home, the aroma stays around longer than our hunger… and candles, incense and open doors are the norm when trying to get over the meal.Here is a different type of fish fry. It isn’t fried at…
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To everything there is a season.
To everything there is a season, and with Lent here, fish – well seasoned is a celebration unto it’s self.While living in Florida we had what we thought was an unending supply of red snapper available to us. This white fish was easy to adapt to all favorite recipes. It broiled, grilled and baked to perfection. And best of all, when we went out on a party boat with a crowd of folk, we brought home a cooler full of this bounty. The results: invitations to the neighbors for back yard feasts! We did love Florida!Cod can easily be a great substitute for snapper. It too is firm and stands…
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The Importance of Friendship during Deployment
“Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief.”— Joseph Addison This weekend I went to a Beth Moore simulcast and was reminded how I am truly taken care of! It all started when I got an email from a friend last week, Karen. I met Karen this past February when Hubby and I signed up to do a small-group through our church. The small group was intended to do a group-study over Lent. Many of the different groups broke-up after Easter. However, our group kept meeting each week. We were a diverse group but we all got along very well! Over time they learned…
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Humility certainly has a price tag!
I’m a guest writer on this amazing blog. I am excited to be a part of it! I gave up make up for lent. For some of the natural beauties in the world (or men), this would not be a big deal. It is for me! My long history with make up has been one of necessity beginning in high school. Every day I do (did) my routine of eye liner, shadow, mascara, foundation, and lipstick. It makes me feel together and externally beautiful, so lacking this is definitely a lesson in vulnerability and humility. I know I look different. One of my teacher co-workers said, “Oh, you still look…
