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Monthly Archives: October 2011
“The Encounter” by Stephen Arterburn- book review
“The Encounter” by Stephen Arterburn. Thomas Nelson Publishers. Religion/ Christian Living/ General. $15.99 US “The Encounter” is a parable. For those not too familiar with that term, it is a story that teaches a lesson. In this case, the story … Continue reading
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“Finding Our Way Home” by Charlene Ann Baumbich- book review
“Finding Our Way Home” by Charlene Ann Baumbich Sasha and Evelyn start their relationship when the injured ballerina hires her as a personal assistant to begin her rehabilitation in her hometown. This unlikely partnership leads to growth and healing for both … Continue reading
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Holiday Meals- Preparing for the holidays series #3
For some families holidays are about gifts, while others are concentrating on traveling to grandma’s house, and yet others it is all about the Game. No matter what your family plans for the holidays there is sure to be food … Continue reading
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Preparing for the Holidays #2 Gifts?
What is Christmas without gifts? The tree looks quite lonely without presents under it. Presents can be the best part of Christmas morning or the worst part of that January evening when you open the Visa bill and wonder how … Continue reading
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“Wait No More” by Kelly and John Rosati book review
“Wait No More” by kelly and John Rosati List Price: 13.99 ISBN: 978-1-58997-653-5 From the publisher: There are over 130 million orphans worldwide. The pro-life/pro-choice debate continues to consume politics and everyday conversations. Readers want to know what they … Continue reading
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Preparing for the holidays- series- #1 Get the big picture
The A/C was on just last week and now it is time to start hauling firewood to heat our house. How quickly the seasons change. And with fall comes the beginning of several holidays. Does that warm your heart or … Continue reading
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Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade – product review
Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Bread Mix review Yeast bread ready in 1 hour. No kneading. It sounded too good to be true. But Fleishmenn’s has developed a bread kit that delivers. Fleishman’s Bread in One Hour line of bread making … Continue reading
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“The Book of Man” by William J. Bennett- book review
The Book of Man- Readings on the Path to Manhood by William J Bennett This large (575 page) book is the newest in the motivational books by William J Bennett, and this time is directed toward men. In the introduction … Continue reading
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Chocolate oatmeal cookies- recipe
Want to make a sweet treat for your friends and family from your pantry? Here is one of the recipes I made last week, yummy. Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup brown … Continue reading
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Baking and Cooking from the cupboard this week
Our sheep showing season has about finished up for the season. I parked the trailer and turned the sheep into their respective pastures for the winter. Last week I attended a 4-H Volunteer Leader Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. It … Continue reading
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