Memories of Yuma zettai Every time I make this Yumazetti, I think of the evening two moms fixed this casserole to feed a crowd of us. We kept coming back for more, and more, and more. That was forty years ago, mind you, and I always think of Ida and Mary Emma when I put this…
puzzle therapy. Our Intensive Care waiting room had a table in one corner with puzzle pieces scattered on its top. In the corner, the boxtop showing the photo of the puzzle told folks what this puzzle portrayed. Families sat together, waiting for visiting hour time, waiting for news from a doctor, or waiting for an…
Feet washing tradition In our Anabaptist tradition, we celebrate Communion and also wash feet. This is because Jesus instituted this at the Lord’s Supper in the upper room with His disciples. As a child, I couldn’t understand what the purpose was of this “tradition”. I spent years as an observer in the pew while my mother and…
A mix and a bake This pecan coffee cake was the dessert of the day when friends joined us for Sunday lunch. She brought it with her along with a tub of vanilla ice cream. It was a hit, for sure. I asked for the recipe and received it. With this recipe, you choose any…
What iT means to capture We can only capture moments when we are present in the moment. This means we take the time and we pay attention. We have to be there to capture a moment. We must be present while we are there. Too often, we allow distractions or “more important things” to take…
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