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Summer Blogging Break

For the next few weeks I’m going to take a blogging break and concentrate on gardening, hanging out with the kids, sewing, reading, travelling, house-cleaning, wild flowers, a family reunion, walks with my husband, seeing relatives, swimming, eating great food, and sitting in shady spots. Enjoy your summer, and see you sometime in August!

Is Post-Secondary Education Worth It In Canada?

William Bennett, former US Secretary of Education, addressed this question for US students in his latest book:  Is College Worth It?  Because US tuition and student debt are spiraling out of control, many graduates cannot afford to get married, have children, have a stay-at-home parent, or buy a house, often for years after graduation. So, […]

Review: Mennonite Girls Can Cook Celebrations

When I accepted this review opportunity I knew nothing about Mennonite Girls Can Cook.  I was, however, totally captivated by the book’s cover and hoped for the best as far as the contents went. Well, it was a great choice.  The contents of the book are as beautiful as its cover:  recipes, people, table settings, […]

Pulsating Blue and Orange Ball on Hydro Wires

We had a severe thunderstorm a few days ago, violent enough that I unplugged my laptop and our beautiful organ.  (Read Jacqueline’s lightning story to find out why it’s a good idea to unplug during a severe thunder storm.) I did not see the clouds, which was a good thing because after the fact I was told […]

Portraits of Integrity, Volume 2 by Marilyn Boyer

Last month, I wrote about Portraits of Integrity, Volume 1 by Marilyn Boyer.  You can read that post here to find out more about the Boyers and the Portraits of Integrity series. Now Portraits of Integrity, Volume 2 is on sale for $1.99 from today until Friday at midnight. Because I found out about the […]