Aromas immediately transport us to good memories – and bad ones. My grandmother baked most yummy cinnamon streusel coffee cakes every week. Definitely reminiscent of a wonderful memory, the aroma of cinnamon immediately transports me to her kitchen and the desire to spend time with her again. On the other hand, the stench of stale […]
Excitement grows in our garden! The Essence of Courage e-book edition was released on Amazon this past week. The print edition is less than 3 weeks away. We, of course, would like the world to know, and then to tell everyone else you know, too. Happy reviews are the very best way to help an […]
“The Essence of Courage” officially has a front cover. Thank you to everyone who participated. There were great comments about both, and lots of you liked each of them. This is the one. With a deadline date quickly approaching, we’re very excited about every big and little step completed. Thank you to everyone who joined […]
The whole creation is on tiptoe to see the wonderful sight of the sons of God coming into their own. ~~Romans 8:19 (PHILLIPS) The coming resurrection of God’s children glows gloriously beyond anything imagined in our earthly pilgrimage. Passing through, God delights us, however, with stunning displays of His beauty and creativity. New England in […]
Taking a break from it all and hitting the road, my friend Karen and I traveled to Louisiana for a women’s event this past weekend. Pausing for lunch at The Mad Baker, we discovered it really wasn’t mad at all, unless madly wonderful and delicious counts. This little gem of Vicksburg, Mississippi provided us an […]
Lynn’s writing about fruit and spice of a special variety. They’re found in a very special garden. The Coffee Cottage (previously Miss Dot’s Cafe) is surrounded by gardens. It’s a place to enjoy life and have fun with friends! Thank you for all the Facebook likes. I am eager to get to know you better, […]
He did not leave Himself without a witness, since He did what is good by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons and satisfying your hearts with food and happiness. ~~Acts 14:17 (HCSB) All dressed in white wearing her pretty red shoes and carefully selecting grapes and apples, this little girl flashes back […]
Lynn finished the first draft of our devotional. (Yay, God!) It’s marinating for a few weeks before undergoing the editing experience. What a blessing to share so many of my stories — they are a great blend of Gram’s stories, and of lessons I’ve learned on my own life journey. Gram and I worked together […]
Welcome! Come on in to our garden. The gate’s unlocked, and I’m excited to welcome you. Fresh fruit seasoned with love and spicy essences fills the space. Did you catch the aromas as you were walking up? There is so much to show you here, and so many scents and flavors to discover. First, I’ll […]
