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Monthly Archives: October 2025
What Will You Do With Yours?
If you had an extra hour in your day what would you do with it? Finish something on your to-do list? Sleep an extra hour? Nothing? We have a suggestion. Since this Saturday is when our clocks “fall back” to … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Jambalaya
Our Sunday dinner for October was with friends we have known since before they were married. And they are celebrating 20 years today! The moment they walked in the door the laughter began. We hugged and reminisced until the timer … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Sunday Dinners
Tagged Foodie Fridays, Sunday Dinner
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Never Too Old To Grow
A while ago we were in a meeting at church when one of the husband’s commended his wife for her consistency. He said it was evident in many ways in her life, but one way I have not forgotten. She … Continue reading
No Grunting Allowed
It started almost 3 years ago when a friend gifted Tom one month to work out with him for an hour. It was scheduled twice a week, with his personal trainer. This is all it took for Tom to begin … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
I was on the phone with my daughter in GA and asked her what she was cooking for dinner. She immediately replied, “Chicken and Dumplings!” This was no surprise as it was her favorite meal as a kid. I couldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, Foodie Fridays, recipes
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One Day Road Trip Adventures
Yesterday was a day long-awaited. Tom was born in Buffalo and loves the food he grew up enjoying—wings, pizza and beef on a weck. I have come to love it too, and even cook his favorites for him. He discovered … Continue reading
Always On My Mind
I love music. I usually have a song running through my thoughts, and often wake up with one playing on repeat. Sometimes I notice this more than at other times—like last night. Tom and I were sitting outside enjoying the … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Our Favorite Pancakes
Tom and I usually have eggs for breakfast during the week and do something more fun on Saturdays. But this morning with his oh please look, he asked, “Do you want pancakes?” “I think that sounds great!” I grabbed my … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Buttermilk Substitute, Foodie Fridays, Magnolia Table, Pancakes
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Do You Do This?
Tom and I have been married for nearly 47 years. But we are facing a challenge we haven’t dealt with in years. The issue is who gets to defer to the other. For example, it may be choosing where we … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Conflict
Tagged Romancing your spouse, to defer or not defer
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Foodie Fridays – German Bratwurst and Potato Salad
My husband is half German, half Italian, so every now and then he gets a craving for a good German Brat boiled in beer. This craving started while we were in Montana. He saw that a restaurant was serving it … Continue reading
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Tagged bratwurst in beer, German Food, German Potato Salad
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How Kind Of You, Ay?
While in Canada we noticed something quite unusual and it made us happy and sad; the Canadian drivers are incredibly polite. For example, Tom needed to get over a lane but there were a lot of cars. He put on … Continue reading
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