

Healthy Cabbage Bacon Soup
(Takes about 45 minutes to make; Serves about 8 to 10) 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound sausage, sliced ½ pound smoked bacon – sliced 1 red...


Japanese Drama Review 13 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino Considers Her Choice
The family are seated for their evening meal, her father jokes about stretching his evening bottle of beer to last for ten days. The...


Relationships & Dating - Being a Single Mom 12
Single moms who have isolated themselves and are not part of a community of care and trust may unwittingly find themselves looking for...


Help, where does it come from!
Most of us don’t believe dark and mysterious providences with resultant struggles will ever become ours. We know there will be difficult...


Apple Brandy Bread Pudding
1 to 2 loaves of gourmet bread – brioche, challah, sourdough, etc. 5 eggs 1 – 24 ounce can of evaporated milk 1 cup whole milk ½ cup...


Japanese Drama Review 12 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Culture Contrast
Makino is home with her family, they’re preparing for dinner and we’re introduced to a very different culture than what we’ve observed at...


A Never Ending Task - Being a Single Mom 11
Last week’s article focused on the relentless patience a single mom needs to guide her family. It is hard work, and it is never ending. I...


Turmoil & Tranquil
I dreaded a meeting I needed to have this morning. I’m the one who called the meeting to discuss those hard things we all need to deal...


Cinnamon Coffee Cake
(Preparation & Cooking time: 45 minutes; Serves: 8 to 12) ½ cup butter ½ cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon...


Japanese Drama Review 11 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - If I'm Her Mom, I'm Worried!
All parents who have a super cute, sweet, and caring daughter should want to protect her from the influences and distractions in the...