Wheeee!!!

Riding bikes is a lot of fun, especially flying down the hill. Until my son says, "You know there's only one way back home."

FUN FACTS FOR OLDER FOLKS: You just can't keep up with a ten year old.

Virtues of Work

Thank God every morning when you get up, that you have something to do that day which must be done...work will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and content, and a hundred virtues the idle never know.

~Charles Kingsley (1819-1875)

A Psalm of Praise

Bless the Lord O my soul; and all that is within me,
Bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting
On those who fear Him,
And His righteousness to children's children,
To such as keep His covenant,
And to those who remember His commandments to do them.

~Psalm 102 1-5, 17-18

Come Type with Me

A fun, animated website from BBC. An easy way for kids to learn touch typing.

Dance Mat Typing

A Different Turn

Beach-house kitchens aren't always fully stocked. If you don't have a salad spinner, roll rinsed greens in a clean towel, hold both ends in one hand, and rapidly spin it outdoors.

~ Martha Stewart Living July 2008

Banana Pudding

I can't make it like my grandma did, but I sure enjoy trying!

Banana Pudding

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided

2/3 cup flour

6 eggs, separated

4 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

5-6 bananas

box vanilla wafers

Mix 1 cup sugar and flour in top of a double boiler. Blend in 6 egg yolks and milk. Cook uncovered over boiling water stirring constantly (seems like forever) until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Place vanilla wafers on the bottom and up the sides of a a deep round baking dish. Layer the pudding, bananas, & wafers, ending with pudding.

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar (more or less to taste) beating until stiff but not dry. Spread meringue on top of pudding making sure edges are sealed. Place vanilla wafers on edge around the dish.

Bake @ 350 for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

An Empty Vessel

"Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen me.

I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor.

I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and I am unable to trust you altogether. O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you.

In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have. I am poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor.

I am a sinner; you are upright. With me, there is an abundance of sin; in you is the fullness of righteousness.

Therefore I will remain with you, of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give. Amen"

~A prayer of Martin Luther