Author Archive
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Nov 05, 2009
1 CommentChange is Gonna Come
We’re finally enjoying a season of beautiful, sunny Fall days here in Central Arkansas. This is my favorite time of year and why I love Fall so much – not the wet season that was October. Oh, so much to share and not sure where to begin… ! The change in seasons is bringing change...
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Oct 20, 2009
1 CommentFamily Favorites: Apple Butter & Pumpkin Butter
I made apple butter for my family last Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit, especially with my niece. So, I decided to make it again this year. I canned it properly this time, and added labels. I also bought a pie pumpkin from Conway Locally Grown last week. We have a ton growing in...
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Oct 12, 2009
No CommentsA Narrow Space
In August my full-time job was cut back to part-time, and I have to be honest. In spite of all of the writing I do on innovation and all of my trend-watching and market-watching, I was completely taken by surprise. I’m over that now, and for the last two and a half-months, I’ve been working...
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Oct 08, 2009
No CommentsI’m Coming Your Way
I don’t often share about my personal life or my spiritual commitment, but a few things are pressing on my heart, and I wanted to share them with you today. This post is very different than usual, but I hope you’ll bear with me. Yesterday morning in my devotional time, I opened my Bible up...
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Sep 30, 2009
No CommentsUpdate: Green Potatoes
I received a comment on my old blog yesterday reprimanding me for not tossing the green potatoes I pulled this spring and advising me that I should read up on my history of the Irish Potato Famine… *sigh* Since I am taking that blog down (no need for repetition), I thought I would address the...
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Sep 29, 2009
1 CommentReview: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
I have the honor of participating in Thomas Nelson’s book review bloggers program. The first title I selected for review is Donald Miller’s new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Donald Miller has been one of my favorite authors for the past few years. His breakout title Blue Like Jazz gave voice to...
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Sep 28, 2009
No CommentsMaking Room for Growth
Last weekend I harvested two and a half pounds of green beans, three pounds of Roma tomatoes, and tons of bell peppers. It was a wonderful feeling to see so much produce on our counter, to know that we had grown it ourselves, and to feel that sense of accomplishment. Then on Monday, I pulled...
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Sep 20, 2009
No CommentsSecond Nature: A Gardener’s Education
Last spring I came down with an infection that gave me a lot of extra downtime for reading, which was excellent timing because it was planting time, and I had no idea what I was doing when it came to spring and summer gardening. I used the opportunity of my indisposition to learn how to...
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Sep 19, 2009
1 CommentU2 at Soldier Field
Chris and I had an amazing weekend last weekend. We went to the Notre Dame v. Michigan game in Ann Arbor with his brothers, a cousin, and a friend on Saturday. Then on Sunday, he and his brothers and I went to the U2 concert at Soldier Field in Chicago. It was an AMAZING trip!...
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Sep 08, 2009
No CommentsCanning 101
This is a wonderful time of year in the garden. We’re overflowing in basil, tomatoes, bell peppers, and green beans, and our onions, potatoes, and pumpkins are really taking...
