It’s that time of year again! New Year resolutions are the Western World traditions dating back two millennia. At first a pagan celebration, adopted by Puritans to keep their young people from participating in errant celebrations, they encouraged instead a quiet time of reflection. Christians welcomed New Year resolutions to inspire Biblical principles like being Read More
Author: Pamala Vincent
Life’s Ripples–Make Any?
We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life “What in the world is that?” While working on the pond, we heard a thud. We stopped to follow the sound of something crashing down the hillside coming straight at us. We were unable to see anything, Read More
Autumn’s Simplicity
Life is a gift we are given each day. We cannot recapture a moment ill spent, So today purpose to dream about tomorrow, But live in the moment. Don’t wait, Make memories today and celebrate life! Rushed from the emergency room waiting area into an exam room, my heart pounded watching the doctor and nurses Read More
Root Bound or Opportunity Seeking?
Wilted yellowing leaves are the best indicator that something is wrong. A vibrant plant should be lush and green with good flexibility. But when the roots have filled the container, a plant’s subsequent growth fails to spread outward. The roots grow back into themselves and the plant becomes root-bound. This kind of misguided growth chokes Read More
Change or Move!
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ~ Martin Luther King “Is this dead?” my husband asked me while we were weeding the rose beds. He wanted to yank it out of the ground and into the compost pile. “Be patient with her, she’s in shock, change can Read More
Taco Tuesday
This recipe is so fast and easy, you can put in the crock pot while you’re making breakfast and eat it for lunch or dinner OR BOTH! We live such busy lives, but nutrition is still a vital part of our days. So here’s a recipe that will save you time and sanity. This recipe Read More
The First Rose of Summer
The aroma of a life that touches another’s life garden can be the catalyst that stimulates their vibrancy of existence. Every spring I await the arrival of my peonies to briefly announce the glory of spring, and the coming celebration of summer. Their beauty is extraordinary and worth waiting for, like some lives that cross Read More
Trampled Growth
Simplifying life is a constant goal so planning a walk around the ten acres, I live on, is a vital part of that simplicity. Walking is a time to return to basics, away from the rush and push of real life. My surroundings renew the air in my lungs, the view for my eyes, and Read More
Quesadillas! Fast, Easy and they Love them!
Serves: 6 – 8 Ingredients 4 Chicken breasts or thighs or any combination. You can use sliced beef, or ground beef, , ground turkey, shirmp or fish (we use fish sticks). 2 tablespoons of diced garlic 1 diced onion 1 can corn (this is the price for 1 can–look for bulk prices in your local Read More
Peas, Beans, Sweet Peas and Fertilizer!
It’s March! Time to work the soil after the frost and plant those cold loving plants! Peas, Beans, and sweet peas love it when the soil is cool. In fact if you wait till the soil warms up, you’ll stunt their growth. Check your planting zone and once the fear of ice and snow is Read More
