I needed a new look at the front door. The fall flowers on a birch wreath looked as though they needed a funeral. My neighbor shared her generous crop of pinecones with me. I got busy with a large piece of cardboard and a handful of hot glue sticks. An old evergreen wreath filled in […]
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Fast fajitas: Slice an onion, some mini peppers, and a pound of chicken breasts. Sauté the onion till soft and place on heated platter. Ditto the peppers. Sauté the chicken strips with allspice, chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin to taste. Serve with tortillas. Other additions include salsa, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and
My sister sent this lovely Christmas centerpiece. I smile every time I see it. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and human resources executive. Follow Theresa on her website, https://TheresaHuppAuthor.com, or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheresaHuppAuthor. theresahuppauthor.com/
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The almost 11’ by not quite 12’ room where I write contains three desks, three chairs, two carts, and about 50 linear of shelving holding some knickknacks plus copies of my published books, reference books, and many three-ring binders. To the rubble of old projects and the clutter of new, a blooming African violet brings
Our mantle currently has twenty-five stockings. By next year we’ll add three more–one new birth and a couple of in-law grandchildren. Who would have guessed sixty years ago my husband and I would have such a legacy! Sally JadlowSally Jadlow writes historical fiction, inspirational articles, poetry, and short stories. She teaches the beginning writers for
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Sweet Potatoes make a great vining display in pots through the summer. When the fall temperatures dip, it’s time to pull those vines and dig in the dirt to see what is hidden there. This year’s prolific vines produced only one giant sweet potato. It must weigh a pound or two. That’s a regular-sized coffee
Every fall, I love to reread William Shakespeare’s Sonnet LXXIII that begins with “That time of year thou mayst in me behold/when yellow leaves, or none, or few do hang/Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, /Bare ruin’d choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. Juliet KincaidA teacher of writing at the college level
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On pleasant autumn afternoons, my daughter and I enjoy walking around our neighborhood now filled with trees and shrubs displaying yellow, golden, orange, deep red, bright red and even pink magenta-colored leaves. The other day on our walk, a neighbor passing us said, “Aren’t the trees beautiful this year?” Yes, they are! Juliet KincaidA teacher
I’ve recently read The Pleasure of His Company by Dutch Sheets and before I finished, I sent a couple of copies to friends. This book can be used as a soul-lifting book and also as a daily devotional. Available on Amazon. Sally JadlowSally Jadlow writes historical fiction, inspirational articles, poetry, and short stories. She teaches
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I built our house so I could have an office with a view. And I have a lovely view, even in the winter time. But the one drawback to having my office in the lower level of our home is that it gets cold. I keep a thermometer in the office, and when it gets
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