Decadent, when used in regard to food, typically refers to "something that is luxuriously self-indulgent, often rich, and lavish in taste presentation". That description definitely refers to this Tres Leches cake served at a recent luncheon I attended. While waiting for the meeting to start my table companions found ourselves quietly sampling this dessert. We … Continue reading Dec-a-dent, oh my!
Category: Things that bring me joy
Roaming about the earth and signs
One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.” Job 1:6-7 NIV I've always envisioned God sitting in the great conference room of heaven waiting for the angels … Continue reading Roaming about the earth and signs
Teacup Tuesday: transitioning into fall
I've had a puzzle on this little breakfast table for several weeks. After finishing it I decided to set the table with a late summer, transitioning into fall setting. I love these colors and the china - Silver Cove by Noritake, manufactured from 1986-1999. It reminds me of Art Deco style architecture! Obviously, I had … Continue reading Teacup Tuesday: transitioning into fall
It’s About Time
A sleepless night for most people in the area, but a welcome sight in rain gauges this morning! If you're laughing at this relatively small amount of rain, then consider that is the most rain we've had from a single event since October 2021, just over 18 months! The storm was very large and, in … Continue reading It’s About Time
The First Bud 2023
After coming home from church on Sunday, I was hovering over my poor amaryllis plants, lamenting over how straggly they look and wondering if quite possibly there would be any blooms. The winter storm of 2021 and the record wind chill temperatures during Christmas week 2022 wreaked havoc with the amaryllis even though they were … Continue reading The First Bud 2023





