"Biscuits, butter and blessings served here." ~ Unknown As a young girl, one of my favorite foods was fresh, piping hot biscuits. My grandmother made them every time we went to visit. I learned to make them at a young age, and when I was sick, my family knew when I was feeling better because… Continue reading Fresh, hot, flaky biscuits
Author: KarenS.
Mom, nurse, fire investigator, renovator, chief cook and bottlewasher. Serious introvert.
Letting Go to Move Forward
"If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. . . In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce his possessions cannot be my disciple." ~ Luke 14:26, 33 I have been pondering this… Continue reading Letting Go to Move Forward
Faith Is. . .
Starting Point
I'm not sure how old this photo is, probably 8-10 years old, taken before the paint started peeling. This was taken from the real estate listing found by my daughter when I mentioned I'd had a job offer in Alabama. I fell in love with the photos included in the listing. I fell in love… Continue reading Starting Point
Up for Review
"Sometimes when we get overwhelmed, we forget how big God is." ~ unknown I've said it before, and I'll say it again. God did not bring me this far, to Alabama, to the job of my dreams, just to abandon me. Last week's events brought up some horrific memories. And while the dust has pretty… Continue reading Up for Review
Fragility — part 2
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." ~ Old Children's Rhyme How I wish this were true. Words CAN hurt. Words can kill. Yesterday's post was written 24 hours after the events occurred. A lot of things happened in those 24 hours to even make it possible for me… Continue reading Fragility — part 2
Fragility
"Your fragility is also your strength." ~ Pina Bausch Something happened this week that put me into a tailspin. I was offered an opportunity to help my boss with some administrative tasks. Why me? I'm new to the company, but I have an attention to detail and a medical background. This wasn't a job change… Continue reading Fragility
Shrimp-n- Grits
I seem to have a fixation with food here lately. But why not? We must eat every day and food should be tasty. It not only gives us nourishment, but the sight, smell and taste should appeal to our senses as well. After achieving a significant milestone in my new job - I worked my… Continue reading Shrimp-n- Grits
Banana Bread
When the mention of a certain food or the aroma of a particular food evokes pleasant memories . . . THAT is a comfort food. The mere mention or smell brings back reminders of pleasurable times, perhaps a memory with friends or family that are no longer with us. I have several comfort foods, warm… Continue reading Banana Bread
Delightful little things
"Greatness is a lot of small things done well." ~ Ray Lewis While large jobs that are completed are wonderful . . .Sometimes the small jobs that are many and varied, when combined, contribute… Continue reading Delightful little things
