Monthly Archives: August 2008

Very Encouraged at McCain’s Choice of VP

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Mary

So McCain chose a woman, and what a woman! This political race is getting more exciting–finally! I wanted to point you to two wonderful articles…one written by Christian fiction authors, Brock and Bodie Thoene, about John McCain’s grueling POW experiences … Continue reading →

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Posting at Writer…Interrupted Today

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Mary

A new school year always sends me into a dither…juggling fifth and third graders and a very motivated preschooler means not verra much time for moi! Not to mention the whole housekeeping OR homeschooling dilemma! But some good things have … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling, Homemaking and Writing | 4 Comments

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Mary

I promised Leticia I’d share this recipe here SOON, and figured I better get it done tonight, b/c my days have been FULL up getting in a school routine! This enchilada recipe couldn’t be simpler…my only gripe is that it’s … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food~Favorite Meals

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Mary

It’s fun to tour other people’s homes, and just as fun to me is talking foods…as in, what are some of your family’s favorite main dish dinners? Here are the “basic run-downs” for two of ours…fried chicken quesadillas and smothered steaks! I … Continue reading →

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Conflict of Passions

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Mary

Are you struggling between two heart desires? Believe me, I have been there, done that and it’s not much fun. For me, it began almost three years ago. You’ll remember many posts from me on the subject of my women’s … Continue reading →

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Turning a Bad Day Into a Good One

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Mary

Even a sunshiny day has its cloudy spots. Life is sure like that, sometimes it seems that we have the same old trials spotting up our happy days…and it’s up to us to choose how to react. By God’s grace … Continue reading →

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Our Homeschooling Curriculum Favorites

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Mary

All my lovely “first day” plans kind of went out the window, with last week’s bout of Poison Sumac–ick! You’ll all be glad to know that I’m so much better, in fact, well enough to go camping with friends this … Continue reading →

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Danish Meatballs

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Mary

I just realized that I forgot to share this recipe with you all! It’s one of the scrumptious dishes my friend Jana spoiled us with during our June visit to her family’s home…shd doubled the recipe, of course, to feed … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got Eggs!

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Mary

My girls and their cousins came flying in the house yesterday afternoon proudly brandishing a smallish, brown egg! Our FIRST egg! We’re so excited! Then today, they caught one of our Buff Orpingtons in the act! Talk about fresh! Woo-hoo! … Continue reading →

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Okay, so it’s Poison Sumac

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Mary

Hello, me here! My mil came and got the girls and I’m going stir crazy walking around with every appendage swollen and oozing. Decided to share the joy with you all and document this lovely process with pictures! What a … Continue reading →

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