I feel like it is not a very easy time at the moment in our household. J has exams coming up, and I’m right up against a deadline to finish the major part of the editing of my PhD thesis. Both of us have found our work set back by persistent low-level colds that onlyContinue reading "Pressed, but not Crushed"
Contentment
One of the first houses J and I lived in was tiny – there was about a metre from the chair on one side of the living room to the little sofa on the other side. And I used to think something along the lines of, “If only we had a slightly bigger house, I’dContinue reading "Contentment"
Paprika Potato Wedges
A number of years ago, I had some potato wedges that were delicious. They were crispy on the outside with a spicy flavour, and soft in the middle. I don’t know exactly what the spices on the outside were, but paprika was the flavour that stood out most strongly to me. Although I’ve yet toContinue reading "Paprika Potato Wedges"
Seven Randoms: Blog Posts I’ve Enjoyed Recently
In no particular order… 1. Pastor Ryan’s post pointing out how small we are and how big God is. 2. Nicole’s post on her blog with photos of beautiful flowers. 3. The challenge on the Good Morning Girl’s blog to say kind words to others. I know it’s aimed at mothers, but I think theContinue reading "Seven Randoms: Blog Posts I’ve Enjoyed Recently"
Friends and Decorated Sugar Cookies
I am blessed to be part of a small group of friends that get together to bake, cook or generally mess around with food every so often. On Tuesday it was my turn to host, and my turn to choose what we’d be doing. I decided that the evening’s activity would be decorating sugar cookies,Continue reading "Friends and Decorated Sugar Cookies"
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