“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Food that Takes Me Back to Childhood

    This is my new fave – chili casserole. It is not the food that transports me back to childhood. That would be mac and cheese. Not from the box, but from scratch. There’s nothing that transports me faster than a… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 154 – Prayer Psalm 55:1 (To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David.) Give ear to my prayer, O Elohiym, and do not hide Yourself from my supplication. 2 Attend to me and hear me; I… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 20 June – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from warm Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. We had rain this morning and last night. Much needed. Today has been a good day, as always. It’s Friday. I even remembered it was Friday. Though I had to tell myself… Continue reading

    20 June – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Favorite Historical Figure

    The easy answer is Jesus. Why is Jesus my favorite historical figure? He’s more than historical, He’s my Savior, my King, and my God. He is the only person born to die and rise again. The tomb is empty. He… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 153 – Prayer Psalm 54:1 (To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?”) Save me, O Elohiym, by Your name, and vindicate… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 19 June – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good afternoon from warm, humid Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 78 F and feels like 84 F. We got rain, the forecast says there’s more on the way. I hope so. It was a good day today. I’m thankful for… Continue reading

    19 June – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My First Crush

    My first crush would have to be books. From the moment I learned the alphabet, I found myself reading. The library was my best friend and worst enemy. My best friend because I took many books out at a time,… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 152 – Commitment Psalm 53:1 (To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath.” A Contemplation of David.) The fool has said in his heart, “There is no Elohiym.” They are corrupt and have done abominable iniquity; there is none who… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 18 June – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from muggy warm Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s currently at our high for today, 74 degrees F. Today has been a good day. It always is. Sometimes you need to find the golden thread in the silver lining.… Continue reading

    18 June – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Countries I Want to Visit

    There are several countries I would love to visit. First would be Australia. I want to see kangaroos and koala bears in their natural habitat. I want to go into the outback and do a walk-about. I would also like… Continue reading