More Foodie Stuff Posted on November 19, 2012November 19, 2012 By pamela I intended to add a few items to my foodie travels post… and inadvertently pressed ‘publish’ instead of ‘save to drafts.’ So, there it went… and so did a few days. :o) I wanted to add a couple more sites and a tutorial for fresh pumpkin for this week’s pumpkin… Read more
A little foodie blog-spotlight from my travels… Posted on November 16, 2012November 16, 2012 By pamela So, when I travel, I usually pick up a Sbx coffee… a grandé mocha – extra hot. So, that in hand, here’s a little trip around the web for your cooking (or just idea gathering) pleasure. So today I was looking for a recipe for cheesecake — one that uses… Read more
Grinding America Down Posted on October 28, 2012October 28, 2012 By pamela AGENDA: Grinding America Down (Full Movie) from Copybook Heading Productions LLC on Vimeo. Read more
A Patient Woman Posted on October 26, 2012October 26, 2012 By pamela A beautiful image is brought to my mind as I think of… a patient woman. Conversely, what an ugly image is brought to mind at the thought of an impatient woman. It takes me no time to bring up recollections of impatience (on my part or on the part of… Read more
Love every day Posted on October 16, 2012 By pamela For the month of October (and surely, I pray, beyond) I’m determined to love every day. Now, that could read: I’m determined to love every day or I’m determined to love every day. I’m conscious of this double meaning or double intent and, therefore, have decided to aim to graciously… Read more
It’s in the valleys we find joy Posted on August 1, 2012August 1, 2012 By pamela You know that… you know it’s a new day and whether you’ve faced it with dread or with joy, the truth is that today’s a new day. Dear sister, dear friend, dear mama… today’s a new day and if you’re in the valley today, it’s been my prayer as I’ve… Read more
Make no provision for the flesh Posted on June 15, 2012 By pamela Lots of times, when a story is told, readers are left wondering: what happened? This is especially true when specific or pertinent details are intentionally omitted (especially when the topic is of a more sensitive nature or where others are involved and wouldn’t be well served by the telling). But… Read more
The Quilter’s Apprentice Posted on March 9, 2012March 9, 2012 By pamela Quilts. Old quilts meticulously stitched by great grandmothers… store bought, machine pieced quilts and ones made by different friends. I love to look at them — studying the patterns and pieces, but I didn’t know I’d come to love them in the way I have. I’ve always loved the kinship… Read more
Quilt Designs Posted on March 9, 2012March 9, 2012 By pamela Country Cupboard Quilt Design Blocks: The Churn Dash quilt block is a traditional design that hearkens back to days on the farm and the pleasure of some of the old domestic chores. The Windblown Puzzle quilt block has a versatile kinetic design like a colorful, spinning pinwheel. The Grandma’s Bowls… Read more