Doors

Jun 30, 2014

I am a huge fan of Oswald Chambers who wrote "My Utmost For His Highest".  Sometimes I have to read the selection several times before I can really understand what he is getting at.  He is a pretty deep fellow.  The selection yesterday got me thinking about doors. " God never again opens the doors that have been closed.  He opens other doors , but he reminds us that there have been doors that we have shut---doors which had no need to be shut....God will turn what might have been into a …

Slightly Sweet Saturday

Jun 28, 2014

Everyone loves cookies and I have found one of the best peanut butter oatmeal cookie recipes ever and added a few tweaks of my own.  Please feel free to share. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies 2 cups quick cooking oats 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs, large 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 12 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chips 1. Heat oven to 350 …

We Have a Winner!

Jun 27, 2014

As promised today I announce the winner of the signed copy of "Home" by Clear Lake author, Rachel Smith.  I am happy to announce that Becky Miracle is the winner.  Congratulations!  I hope that you enjoy the book!!!! …

Traditions

Jun 26, 2014

Now that you have the song from Fiddler on the Roof going through your head I will give you a few moments to clear it out……..there….that ought to do it. Let me tell you what has me thinking of traditions today. Every year my family has a week that is designated as Lakeside week. Lakeside on Lake Erie is the home of the East (and West) Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. My family has a long history of being a part of the United Methodist Church because both my father and …

Wordless Wednesday

Jun 25, 2014

"Peeking" Duck …

Teapot Tuesday

Jun 24, 2014

How about talking turkey here?  I know you guys love Teapot Tuesday as much as I do so here is a turkey teapot to make  you think of Thanksgiving.  I am thankful it is not November!!!  How about you?   “There are those who love to get dirty and fix things. They drink coffee at dawn, beer after work. And those who stay clean, just appreciate things. At breakfast they have milk and juice at night. There are those who do both, they drink tea.”  Gary Snyder …

Blog Hop Around the World

Jun 23, 2014

I was invited by the wonderful Patti Jarrett from A New Day Dawns to join in the fun of a Blog Hop Around the World.  I told her I would join in but as I write this I am not sure how great of a post it will be.  Typical Beth Ann fashion---I jump in and say yes without really thinking it through but I will give it a good ole try. I guess the hardest thing for me was to think about what "creative" thing I wanted to focus on in this post.  I do a bit of writing, a bit of photography and a bit of …

Slightly Savory Saturday

Jun 21, 2014

Black Bean Chicken with Rice 3 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tsp canola oil 1 can black beans 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup salsa 1 cups cooked rice 1. Combine chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and rub over chicken. 2. In non stick skillet brown chicken in oil on both sides. 3. Stir in beans and salsa. 4. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. 5. Slice chicken and serve worth rice and bean …

It’s A Thing

Jun 20, 2014

I pride myself on usually being on the cutting edge of things.  I love to be the one who has the handle on the latest trends and fashion.  NOT!   I like comfortable and that is not always the trend. On my last trip to North Carolina around the time of my birthday my best friend in the whole wide world, Ann, gave me some presents.  Socks were one of the presents because that is a thing with us.  Not sure why but it is.  A cute little can of flowers that if I add the right amount of sun and …

Throw Back Thursday

Jun 19, 2014

Throwing back to 2008 and some pictures from Australia today on It's Just Life!  Enjoy!  (Click on any photo to enlarge.) …