The Gift Of Hospitality...

 

Why Simple And Basic Allows Us To Enjoy

We live in a day where we have so many choices;

So when I think about cooking or baking I do try to prepare some

very simple meals. And I also will make extra special foods,

As time or celebrations present themselves.

Right now my refrigerator is stuffed and the counters have

So many goodies, that it immediately overwhelms ones senses.

But we are all in preparation for the greatest food holiday!

So we must take pleasure and enjoy all the goodies!

But we can use a bit of common sense and use a bit of moderation.

Don't Eat The Whole Pie

I think even the smells and aromas are healing in many ways.

Food can bring us together...

Breaking bread and fellowship as families and friends.

I do believe that many women have the gift of a hospitality,

That is really baking and sharing their lovely homemade goods!

Exercise your gift and give thanks and to share with others.

We always think we have to do a huge ministry;

But I think food made with love will nourish a weary soul!

Use the gift of food when you have a get together;

Or take something to your hubby's office or your own work place.

Make a pan of brownies or an appetizer sort of goodies.

I have always felt like a snack offered at a meeting had a way

Of diffusing some stress.

Hungry people can feel a bit cranky!

Did you know most men say that their favorite holiday is Thanksgiving?

I always envision and hope that my home is a happy place!

I am so thankful for the bounty!

So when you have extra time to bake up some hospitality;

Do some delicious goodies such as

Cookies and quick breads and put them in the freezer to grab and serve!

Tomorrow will be busy prepping and preparing

Do Not Stress, but rather take pleasure!

Enjoy!

Little Women And The Comforts Of Home...

 

Little Women...

Years ago when someone would come to your door looking to sell the

Lady of the home their wares;

 They might say, is the little women home?

Well of course she was as that is where women were most the time!

But after the late fifties, A thing called divorce reared its ugly head.

Then many women had to go to work,

 To help keep the children fed and a roof over their heads.

But it is no surprise anymore to see the women working!

Many choose to stay working even if they could come home.

Today is different...

So this post may bore you to tears, but I love good books;

A have read Little Women many times;

And I have watched every version of the movie also!

Women, Wives and Mothers,

But a sister can be so special and important in our lives!

Growing up, you may have had your spats, but the memories and laughter!

And I think this book covers the deep things and how the heart

Shows the deep fondness they had for each other!

I love reading books and stories that make one's heart feel strong!

We must keep the sweet thoughts flowing and not become cynical.

If you find yourself becoming tired or weepy in the evenings.

Try taking a warm shower and make yourself a cup of decaffeinated tea

 And start reading something that will nurture your imagination

 and may you be reminded of good things that feed the soul.

A Good Book Is A Treasure...

Why Having Long, Hair Is A Good Idea At Any Age...

Lovely And Long and Beautiful Hair

I remember as a young woman I had long hair all the way to my waist!

It was very long and red in color (auburn)

I always had so many people comment over the length of my hair.

Even as a young lady I just knew that long hair was pretty.

I also remember once having my hair as a very young child very short as my

 Mother had a neighbor cut it off into a pixie style haircut!

I felt naked...
Gone were my ponytails and kiss my curls goodbye.

I find myself always looking at ladies with lovely long hair!

No matter the age I always think they look feminine.
But, as I have aged even shoulder length or just long enough to frame
Your face, looks so soft.

Hair is a gift from the Lord!

We are given it as our glory and a covering...

Long hair is for your husband to enjoy!

Hair is an adornment to allow you to look ladylike.

I will not use this forum to tell you how long you should wear your hair!

But rather a reminder that you can have a bit longer hair at any stage

At any season of your life...

Silver or natural in color can look very becoming on any lady.

Long and flowing...

Curly or straight...

A very pretty side twisted bun is so pretty!

A sweet ponytail is always in style...

Why do women desire to cut their hair really short?

I mean militant short

(Yes, Jamie Lee Curtis can pull it off)

I like big hair and I cannot not lie...

Your hair can make you appear soft and demure

Pretty and fashionable.

I have always just felt a bit more ladylike with a bit longer hair!

Hair bleached or too short can appear harsh on some skin tones...

I know each and every one of us have had a really bad haircut or perm in our lives!

Remember, we were told don't worry, it will grow out

Well, Honey not soon enough for my liking!

So give it a try

Go long...

Or maybe just longer than your usual style or cut!

And ask your Husband if he would like you to grow your hair out a little bit!

Tell me, What did he say?

Really my Hubby says he likes my hair long, but he also
Says wear it the way you like it, dear, because it is your hair and you have to fix it!

Creating An Atmosphere That Says Special...

Getting Ready...

This little phrase can be packed with so much;

As we all have to get ready for so many different things

Getting Ready must apply to certain things we do daily;

Some things must be put in a special order for

School, work, parties and even getting out the door for a function.

So many people never really prepare for anything;

I always laughed at the saying,

"We fly by the seat of our pants"

And I do get that saying;

Sometimes being spur of the moment can work out better and smoother

"Then a well oiled machine"

But the point I was aiming for is this;

Special Occasions

We have all gotten so relaxed and anything goes belief,

We can miss the preparation of making things

Extraordinary...

And I can say that this applies to even a quiet dinner at home!

I believe it is an art to create an atmosphere that says special.

I know we can all get so busy we completely forget about,

Making things appear to be special...

Even preparing to have tea or coffee can be made into a very

Special and noteworthy portion of one's day.

I think we need to put forth some effort into presentation!

Even a glass bowl of something sweet on a table.

A tablecloth that covers your table.

A napkin that is decorated for the season we are in.

Serving your beverage in a real glass.

Setting a flat dish with some dinner candles to light.

Using your best and giving your best;

Can be easier than you think...

Get busy and clean up the kitchen and your sitting area...

Invite someone over for a dinner.

Bake something delicious and put it in the freezer!

Buy some food items that are on sale this time of year!

Elegance can be very affordable...

Happy Planning

Getting Ready is part of the whole process!

Coffee Time And Fighting On The Homefront...

Girls it is time to sit down and pour yourself a cup of coffee...

We need to talk, 

Okay, are you starting to feel the shift?

Well, it's happened...

Even when we feel the weight and sorrow of an ungodly society,

and the choices that they make and how it brings a tension.

Well, really a distrust too!

Is it okay to be leery of strangers or large crowds?

Do we need to act like nothing is different?

Or continue to do business as usual?

I for one think we need to see that the world is a different place!

Now don't read more into this than I am making of it!

If you are a christian; prepare your hearts for persecution,

Trials, and suffering...

Oh, did you want me to read you a lullaby and tell you everything is just fine?

Well, it is not...

We have certain people who do not like us in America...

Well, if it is so terrible here, why is everyone trying to come to this

One Nation Under God?

Well, because there is a blessing in this sovereign country, that has been dedicated

To a sovereign God!

Well, we need to fight!!

And how I plan to do this is very simple...

I will keep my home fires burning

I will love and speak truth boldly

I will pray for protection for those I love

I will be loyal and honest

I will call an Ace and Ace...

This seems to be the hand of cards we have been dealt

So I will play out my hand till the bitter end.

This country has a moral obligation to truth and freedom.

Tyranny gives me a bad taste in my mouth.

I think at the rate things are going I may need another teaspoon of sugar

in my cup of coffee... Thank-you

Really nothing is free

Everything will cost you something!

I will fight right from my Homefront...

I will cook and bake and clean and pray till He comes again!

If you have ever stopped by this blog, take notice

I will be praying for YOU...

Good Day...

Why Multi Generational Families Are Like Golden Roses...

 

Multi Generational Life

I have been giving this a lot of thought lately,

And it is about something that no longer carries much weight in today's

Society...

When I was a young mother I had hopes and dreams for our children;

It included many things. But it was a hearts desire to help them

build strong marriages and homes and children that were taught and trained!

But mostly loved and cherish...

I do think homes that equip their children to live successfully.

Tools of a trade or life skills.

But I think we have lost a valuable multi-generational family homes.

Grandparents were given the stature and love and position.

Wisdom came from this older generation!

And the younger parents gave the old ones a reason to carry on!

Maybe the wind in our sails after we had lived a long life.

Each generation is needed!

We can share the wisdom and the work and the bounty.

Our lack of multi-generational leaves so many elder forks sad and lonely.

We all need purpose and helping each other with days filled with so much to do!

Grandparent

Parents

Children

God wanted families to support each other

Emotionally

Physically

Spiritually

We have all so separated ourselves from our parents and children;

We all seem rather separate and many relationships have drifted apart.

What is lost from families living either on different continents or different states.

Holidays are spent apart.

Birthdays

Teachable moments are non existent

If  a burden arises we cannot be much help with it.

We all know that our children will grow up, as it should be!

I just think we never realized the impact of having them so far away.

Believe me, I know the assisted living places and nursing homes,

Are just filled with people that never thought they would be alone.

Many older folks even sell their homes and move to their retirement homes

Far, far away from all grown children and grandchildren.

We may be in any one of these stages on purpose or by a bad choice!

But I am just saying so many families do not stay together or get along!

So if you have the pleasure and blessing of having your children

 Or grandchildren, or even your parents close in proximity.

Look at it as a good thing and treasure it!

We need to learn to value multi- generations...

This Post Is written for all you women who have made your calling sure...

Home and Family

Panning For Gold And Get Rich Quick Schemes...

 

Looking For Gold...

Everything in this world will cost you something!

I have had the opportunity many times to look into a flowing

Stream, coming out of the mountains. And I will tell you, seeing a gold speck,

Always makes my heart jump!

But every time we picked it out of the stream it was but fools gold!

Many years ago we had what they called the Gold Rush in California.

I can only imagine the heartache that so many women endured during

That season of a wanting to get rich quick by leaving their families.

And going out west!

So many never even made it back to their homes or families!

Life was brutal and hard and so many would kill to take another's claim.

There really is no sure way to get rich quickly...

Most wealth is produced by hard work and being frugal and being a giver!

A good day's labor will give the increase!

I have always wondered about a man that will not work

I believe it causes unrest in their souls!

The statistics say that when a man retires they lose interest in life!

We must learn to be rich in things that do not pass away!

Finding the real gold nuggets in the stream called life.

We can be rich in many many things in this world...

Schemes that require no work or effort always leave you with fools gold!


Another thing that seems out of line anymore is what we consider,
To be of worth or might be considered prosperous!

Being able to work and still wanting to contribute to
the well being of one's family structure.
By this I mean helping...
Coming along side one another, pulling your own weight and helping another!

When you have your health you have great wealth...
Strive to do a body good;
Sleep, drink plenty of water, take a supplement daily.
Keep your mind stimulated; Read a good book.
Walk everyday (This is simple to do and cheap)
Eat good foods that are dense yet hearty and simple.
This time of year is plentiful in acorn squash's and butternut squash
Sweet potatoes, Velvety red potatoes.
Bake them in your oven and it warms up the house.
And smells wonderful and makes your mouth water.
Take your walk while they're in the oven baking.

Plan and prepare your course of action;
Do what is in front of you!
Be rich in praise and thanksgiving...

Do the duty that has been assigned to you!
It is your job and task...
Be not lazy, work and you will have sweet sleep...

Reflections Of What We Hope To Become...

Reflection in the mirror or in the past days or season's of our lives...

It is a good thing to look at one's self in the mirror of how others.

May perceive you, not that we should pay too much attention to what

Others think of us. But rather what does the mirror reflect?

Sometimes I do this and wonder, have I built bridge's that will

Support the weight of strenuous times that is always possible in our lives.

We must learn and grow from our past mistakes;

We can learn by seeing how we responded to stress.

And I can assure you that not all stress is bad.

It is usually a feeling of we must preform!

We do have an obligation to practice what position we are in!

Firstly, we are in Christ Jesus

So because of this position we will be required to pass

certain test and trials...

But as we reflect and read and respond to the truth

(Available in The Holy Bible)

We will change, and your position may look differently.

Have you ever believed something so strongly that you might,

Be what we would call dogmatic about it?

To only find after a decade or century you had a different opinion!

Dogmatic

1.

Relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal:

We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.

2.

Asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated:

I refuse to argue with someone so dogmatic that he won't listen to reason

I am going to say this, opinion and truth are not the same!

I do not think there was a new truth, but rather a clearer understanding...

So, As I age and grow I ask the Lord to help me be discerning.

Do not be so naive to believe everything you are being taught!

In the churches 

In the schools

In the universities

In the Seminaries

In the New York Best Seller Books List

In the Christian bookstores

In the newspapers

Do your homework...

Check out the facts, historical and biblically.

Google can actually find some very sound and outstanding

Information and direct you to some very good resources.

Just because it's on the internet does not make it true.

But we can ask for wisdom and we can ask for the truth!

We can dig and ponder and pray and not be deceived!

I love the scripture that says be convinced in your own mind...

Just because everyone is doing it does not make it right!

Does it even really make a difference it what we believe?

Be willing to be teachable...

Be like the Berean's!

Acts 17: 11 Now the Berean Jew were of more Noble Character than...

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day ...

If anyone calls you a Berean it is a high compliment!