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THE POWER OF SIMPLE REALITIES

We need each other.  This is a truth I know, and yet in the routine busyness of daily living I can still be surprised by the power of this simple reality. A few weeks ago Emily flew across the country from her home on the east coast to stay with us for a week.  Emily … Continue reading THE POWER OF SIMPLE REALITIES

July 3, 2019Belonging, Faith, Family, Friends, Personal Growth2 Comments
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KEEPING STEADY

One of my favorite Old Testament stories is found in the Book of Exodus.  The Israelites are under attack and Moses tells Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites.  Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.”  So Joshua fought … Continue reading KEEPING STEADY

May 16, 2019Community, Faith, Family, Friends, Personal Growth3 Comments
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TASTE & SEE

It's Saturday morning.  I finally feel the space to simply be rather than do.  And so I make homemade bread. There is something about the slow place of bread making that is rejuvenating to my soul.  As I smell the earthy yeast; knead and shape the soft, silky dough; and create something beautiful out of … Continue reading TASTE & SEE

April 29, 2019July 1, 2019Faith, Family, Personal GrowthLeave a comment
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CONNECTING WITH FAMILY THROUGH COOKING

Food connects us. Not just as we gather around the table to eat.  Food also connects generations through traditions and recipes that are passed down and shared.  Family recipes offer the tremendous gift of tasting the same food as our ancestors.  And showing someone how to create a beloved family recipe is a powerful way … Continue reading CONNECTING WITH FAMILY THROUGH COOKING

January 11, 2017May 11, 2019FamilyLeave a comment
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MORE THAN WE CAN HANDLE

This morning I am thankful to be living in the calm that comes after the storm.  Because October was a very stormy month.  Not the kind that brings needed rain, the kind that brings relentless turmoil. In early October we tore up our patio for an outdoor renovation project. And then two days later my 14-year-old … Continue reading MORE THAN WE CAN HANDLE

November 14, 2014July 1, 2019Faith, Family, Friends, Personal GrowthLeave a comment

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This site is a place to be inspired by the gifts of hospitality – creating moments that matter around our table rather than moments that impress.  Let’s open our front doors wide and invite people to find a place of belonging through the common ground of shared meals.

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