The Year of the Cucumber

This is the year of the cucumber. I have never, no never, had so many cucumbers. They are green and gorgeous. We eat cucumbers for lunch, cucumbers for snacks, and cucumbers for dinner. I have invented all kinds of new cucumber salad recipes. (new dressings too) Every Friday morning, I take a bushel of cucumbers […]

August 19, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Menno-Hof Amish and Menonite Story Center

We visited the Menno-Hof Amish and Mennonite Story Center in Shipshewana, Indiana. It is worth the time to go on the tour and learn. These folks have a lot to teach us. I have a lot of respect for all they accomplish. The flower garden quilt in front of the center had NO weeds. Not […]

August 19, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Canning Jars

It took all morning, but the canning jars are all washed and cleaned. The shelves in the pantry have been organized and are ready for this year’s batch of canned goods. It feels good to have it done. Let the games begin!!

August 18, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Monday

Monday — freezing peaches, turning tomatoes into spaghetti sauce, cooking sheep burgers for Josie (Big Mama), washing puppy blankets, and most important– talking to God. Lately, there seems to be an urgency for prayers. I like to pray ahead of what is coming. It takes the worry off. This morning I prayed for my family, […]

August 18, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Puppies Expected Soon

Jessie, female Great Pyrenees, is snoozing on the rug in front of the sofa. Josie, female Great Pyrenees, is snoozing by the back door. Jessie and Josie are expecting puppies this month. They are loving their extra maternity food, and their in house visits. We will go for a walk soon and then they are […]

August 18, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs

Learning

School is starting up again all over the country. It is an exciting time of anticipation. Even though I am not in a regular class room setting, I am still learning. The best way for me to learn new things is to talk with someone who is “doing it”. I do not learn from […]

August 17, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Like

I like it when the Governor of Texas prays for his state. I will be joining him in prayers for rain. We had visitors from Dallas, last night. They said everything is hot, brown, and dry. It is good when elected leaders know where the real source of power comes from. I will be watching […]

August 17, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

New Speaking Schedule

In between trips to the garden, processing produce, and volunteering at the Food shelf, I am working on my fall/winter speaking schedule. There is a new theme this year. I will be teaching on how to feed your family healthy meals and save money at the same time. With food prices escalating at the grocery […]

August 16, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: News

I Don’t Understand

I don’t understand why the presidential hopeful candidates take shots at each other. I don’t understand why they think vicious attacks on the competition will get them elected. I think it would be smarter to discuss how they would fix the debt mess, the unemployment mess, the health care mess, and all the other messes […]

August 15, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

“It Is Written”

“It is written. Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Matt. 4:4

August 14, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations