Scripture Sunday

Feasting on the Words of Power

This weekend is a feast... a FEAST for the soul! It is General Conference weekend for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  In our church we have a world-wide conference twice a year that is broadcast for Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The prophet, the twelve apostles and others called by… Continue reading Feasting on the Words of Power

Satisfaction Saturday

Satisfied Preservation

As fall has moved in to our beautiful valley in full swing, with the leaves beginning to turn color from vibrant green to a lustrous coat of many colors, it is time to get my canning pots fired up and the empty jars for of the year's harvest.  I have to admit, I take great… Continue reading Satisfied Preservation

Family Friday

Family Adventures

The last couple of weeks have kept us all busy... very busy.  Lilli goes to school (something she isn't always thrilled with), Hannah reads tons and goes to work at Jamba Juice, I go to the high school to help with class and to work on Addams Family, and John has been working late working… Continue reading Family Adventures

Theatre Thursday

Correcting Corrective

Theatre artists all find it necessary to begin their work from a neutral foundation.  Actors find a neutral, unaffected voice and posture as the build a character.  Costume designers start each rendering with a neutral figure so that they can illustrate clothes for a character.  Lighting designers use neutral colors (amber and blue) to create… Continue reading Correcting Corrective

Uncategorized

Singing and Dancing in the Rain

Now, more than ever, the message of "good to all," "choose to be happy" and "be the difference" needs to be shouted from the roof tops!

Warrior Wednesday

Be the Storm!

A Warrior is the STORM! You are in control of your destiny.  YOU CHOOSE! Be the storm that carries your will, not the person caught in the storm. A Warrior weaves a path through life, makes good decisions, has a ton of fun, and kicks up one heck of a racket while doing it. A… Continue reading Be the Storm!

Thought Tuesday

Bizz with Lizz

Today I'm going to put a "shout out" to one of my students.  This students is one of the shiest, quietest students in the classes I help with.  She takes voice lessons with me, yet is afraid to sing in front of people.  Yesterday I was introduced to her "rants."  I have to say I… Continue reading Bizz with Lizz

Thought Tuesday

Guilty as Charged

  "You can't do something telling someone you love them."  My mom told me that today. I love you... just 3 little words that hold such value. I love you... a message that can turn the tide. I love you ... with power to make bonds stronger. How can these 3 words be so powerful,… Continue reading Guilty as Charged

Menu Monday

Soup is on the Menu

It's been a busy week.  I am discovering that I really loving vegetables for breakfast.  The veggies I saute in the morning include zucchini, mushrooms, onions, summer yellow squash, asparagus, green beans and tomatoes.  Every morning I mix up a different combination and cook them in my copper no stick pan.  My favorite from last… Continue reading Soup is on the Menu

Recipes

Wendy’s Vegan Kielbsa and Cabbage

Servings: 4-6 Prep time: 8-10 minutes Cook time: 13-15 minutes Ingredients: 14 oz vegan sausage (I found some in the vegetable section of my local store) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small zucchini, sliced thin 1 carrot, grated 1 average head of cabbage, chopped Directions: Cut the sausage into thick round… Continue reading Wendy’s Vegan Kielbsa and Cabbage