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In loving memory of Penry Ann Cockrum
Obituary in Benton Evening News I have known my husband for going on 18 years. His family is from Southern Illinois. We made a trip to visit them after we had been dating for about 6 months or so. That … Continue reading
Taking it easy today!
I have had a long and tiring day. So this will be short and sweet. I remember hearing this precept fairly early on in my study of Buddhism. I really liked how it says to test things for yourself, not … Continue reading
A bit of my spiritual history
Something that I recall from a very young age is that my maternal Grandmother taught me to pray every time that I heard a fire or police siren. She told me that hearing a siren meant that someone was in … Continue reading
Buddhism & Why I love it
I am trying this blogging challenge again this year. I did not do very well last year, but I am trying to prepare a bit ahead of time this year, in the hopes that I will be more successful. I … Continue reading
Papertreyink Build A Bouquet Challenge
Here is the last card that I have to share for the PTI Anniversary challenges. I really wanted to get a couple more done, but my craft room is a COMPLETE disaster, and I am only so good at coming … Continue reading
Papertreyink Spring Into Action Challenge
Here is another attempt at a card for a PTI challenge. I am a little happier with this one than the previous one. It is actually rather sad how many stamps sets that I was able to choose from that … Continue reading
Papertreyink Blue Ombre challenge
Nothing like doing things at the last minute!! I wanted to make at least a few cards to enter in the PTI contests that they are running for their yearly anniversary. So here is my card for the “Blue Ombre” … Continue reading
Bumbling around
I am trying out a blogging “challenge” again! I feel like blogging can be an outlet for me, as well as a way to enter crafting challenges.. But to do that I need to actually blog!! I saw the info … Continue reading
Chocolate zucchini bread
I have not made it, but I tasted it when my friend Michelle made it, and it was yummy! Makes two 9×5 inch loaf pans Ingredients 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 3 eggs 2 cups white sugar 1 cup … Continue reading
We cannot fix the problems of the world, but we can make our corner of it a bit better.
About 9 years or so ago, my 17 year old foster daughter spent the weekend with some friends. When she got back early Sunday evening, she was eating like she was ravenous. When I questioned her, she said it was … Continue reading