Orthodox Advent Countdown
In Orthodox Christianity the season of preparing for Christmas (commonly known as Advent) is called the Nativity Fast. It lasts 40 days and begins on 15th November. Because of the [...]
Roasted Autumn Veggie Soup
This recipe comes from Market Kitchen on the Good Food channel. It is listed as Butternut Squash Soup with Sausage, but I have renamed it since it uses most autumn [...]
Saying Sorry
Today after school, my 5 yr old was emptying her school bag. They usually get homework on a Friday and I wanted to see what it was for this week. [...]
Busy Busy
Today has been busy, busy, busy!
Three school runs, coffee morning at my house, gymnastics class, cheerleading practice, and maybe, just maybe the chance to take a breath.
So, this is just [...]
Sticking With It
Inevitably, the crash comes after the high…I was feeling great yesterday, having posted 4 times in 3 days. I was meeting my NaBloPoMo target nicely and feeling very inspired.
Today….you guessed [...]
Your Purpose in Life
Do you ever get the feeling that someone is trying to tell you something? Maybe it’s something a friend says to you, maybe it’s something you read in a magazine [...]
Monday’s Angel- Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 of Monday’s Angel, an eight week series on angels in Christianity.
Today we meet the second of the seven named Archangels in the bible.
Icon of the Archangel [...]
Surprise Broccoli Cheese Soup
Before I do anything, I want to thank my dear friend Stacy for giving me the courage to face my fear. Yes, I have a few. Not too many, (well, [...]
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Everywhere!
When I first came to England, I was dismayed and frustrated at not being able to buy good ole American Libby’s pumpkin (in a can). I panicked and wondered how [...]
Fun Halloween Facts
To all those who celebrate it, Happy Halloween!
Here are some fun and interesting facts for you:
* Halloween is thought to originate in Ireland with the Celtic festival of Samhain. It only became ‘big’ in America in the 1800’s. [...]

