Happy Valentine's Day!

With what better to celebrate Valentine's Day than a cute song?

Quote of the Day

"When I think what a wonderful aid tobacco is to friendship and Christian practice I have sometimes regretted that I never began to smoke." ~J. Gresham Machen (p.64, J. Gresham Machen by Ned B. Stonehouse)

Picture Credit: Wikipedia

Happy 200th, Dickens!

So many people have already said it, but I must join the throng.

The Bicentennial

Merry Birthday to the man of the hour, Charles Dickens! (Who happens to share a birthday with a local institution...) Your stories and characters are equally memorable. And I thank God for the wonderful gift of words that He gave to you.

Middle Earth Mind

I'm not sure whether I'm in the thralls of nostalgia or if it's The Hobbit movie coming out this December, but I have Middle Earth on the brain. I've been listening to The Hobbit audio book (Highly recommended! By-the-way.) For the the third time, I made Hobbit soup to enjoy with my family. Tasty and themed! And, I added the ring to my ensemble today. Whatever the reason for my "Middle Earth mind", I'm getting really excited for the movie. Re-reading The Hobbit for the fourth time this fall will be quite a treat!

Tea and Reading

Isn't this teacup lovely? And I think of my dear munchkins and their parents who gave it to me every time I use it. :) I LOVE coffee, but "Constant Comment" tea in my teacup with a good book is quickly becoming a tradition.

Blest be the Lord

From Psalm 124 as found in the Trinity Hymnal
"Blest be the Lord who made us not their prey: 
As from the snare a bird escapeth free, 
Their net us rent and so escaped are we: 
Our only help is in Jehovah's Name, 
Who made the earth and all the heav'nly frame."

Happy Belated Birthday, Keely!

Merry Belated Birthday to one of my best friends. What fun we have together! I'm so blessed to have you as a friend. :)