Vincent van Gogh’s Table at the Auberge Ravoux
HAIKU
Sipping on Pernod
telling will my story be
with surprising end
LIVING A LIFE OF GRACE
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WEDNESDAY’S BLESSING
Forgive often and always
Living a life of grace requires a constant effort to forgive those who offend us. That does not diminish the wounds afflicted on us, but forgiveness renders freedom from resentment, anger and jealousy. That may take time but the reward is infinite. Forgiveness heals and makes everything new in us and most likely others.
WITH A LITTLE HELP
A Key West Restaurant
A THOUGHT AND MEDITATION
Good friendships last till ever
“Sometimes, we just need someone to show us something we cannot see for ourselves, then we too can change for-ever.”
–from my good friend Kamal
WONDERFUL PROMISE
Virgin by Abbott Handerson Thayer
In honor of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven
“Little Children, give thanks unceasingly for all that you possess so that a joyful blessing always comes down from God upon your life.”
–Words of Mary from Medjugorje
READY TO MEET CHRIST?
Who knows the Art of Dying?
“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.”
–Emily Dickinson
HAIKU
Live well to die well
Our final grace at God’s hands
His breath returning
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WINTER TRAIL
Winter Walking
“In the depth of Winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.”
–Albert Camus
HAIKU
I dream of walking
Renewed in early sunrise
I follow butterfly
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A RE-BLOG POST – The Blessing of Light
What a powerful silent expression of Winter…maybe nearing its end, and worthy of a re-blog here, Daryl, Thanks!
From a night of darkness
Of blustery chill
Sky of snow falling
We awake to morn’, still
We blink once or twice
Rechecking our eyes
A miracle blessed
Of wonders surprise
A pasture of snow
Icicles formed
With a coating of ice
Each tree is adorned
Sun of arising
The scene to ignite
The world set ablaze
With the blessing of light
Every branch glows
Each blade of grass shines
Diamonds of brilliance
Proclaim joy divine
THE CHOICEST FLOWER
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute
HAIKU
Winter fingers linger
Love is always on the way
With hope of Springtime
STAY GOLDEN
Stay Golden
“Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
–1 Peter 3:13
I so appreciate this daily “verse of the day” application on my phone which brings back wonderful memories of a dear friend Donna gone before me.
We met once a month for years at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit being formed as Secular Carmelites. During her long illness we corresponded often, and in her last letter she quoted this verse which follows today’s verse:
“But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed…because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.” –1 Peter 3:14, 4:1
How prophetic was Donna’s last message to comfort me now!
Peter continues his revelation:
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12, as if Peter is reading my mind.
“So then those who suffer according to God’s will, should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
I get it, Lord, help me, knowing I am with the family of believers undergoing the same kind of sufferings. In due time we will all be made strong, firm and steadfast.
“To God be the power for ever and ever, Amen.” 1 Peter 5:11
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BAKING FOR YOUR TRUEST FRIEND
“But I call you my most intimate friends, for I reveal to you everything that I’ve heard from my Father.”
–John 15:15
How many true friends can you count on your hands?
My loyal friends are a hand full, almost as true as my utmost friend Jesus.
Knowing from Revelator Kat Kerr how much Jesus loves sweets, I shall bake Him a bake today.
Here is my favorite Lemon Lover’s Pound Cake
Ingredients:
1 cup creamed butter
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
5 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups of all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
In a large bowl combine:
creamed butter and sugar until fluffy
add eggs one at a time and beat well, stir in vanilla
add flour and baking soda, pour in buttermilk, beat well
Pour in a greased and floured 10-inch fluted pan
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 55-60 minutes
Check doneness with a toothpick
Cool in pan for 10 minutes and place on dish
Prepare Icing:
Combine 1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons soft butter
2 1/2 cups Confectioner’s sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Drizzle over cake and enjoy!
Happy Sunday to you and your best friends.
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