I recently read about a single mother who received a four month driving suspension for distracted driving; talking on her phone while driving, two incidences three weeks apart. But because of the restrictions in place due to the pandemic, her suspension will not start yet, leaving her with the ability to drive to the grocery
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Cheese Pascha
You need a big mixer for this one, or cut the recipe down 3 pounds of room temperature cream cheese 1 pound room temperature butter 2 cups icing sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 pint sour cream (2 cups) optional; golden raisins, slivered almonds Cream the butter, add cream cheese, keep creaming add sugar, vanilla then
Read more...Pascha Sweet Bread
Warm 4 cups of milk with 1 pound butter cool in large bowl, beat 12 eggs with 1 Tablespoon salt and 2.5 cups sugar Meanwhile mix 4 Tablespoons yeast with 1 cup warm water and 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1 Tablespoon flour let proof Add all the above together with about 19-21 cups of flour
Read more...Letting Go in times of uncertainty
I grew up, as most of us did, in a school system which emphasized planning. I learned to schedule time for homework assignments, work time, play time, social time; all the things in the life of the successful student. Planning continued to be emphasized when I entered the workforce. I learned management techniques designed to
Read more...Time in the desert
Well, I can’t avoid talking about this Covid19 outbreak, especially since it has replaced the weather as the number one topic of choice. So here are a few thoughts. As a confirmed introvert, I rejoice in the option of self-isolation. I no longer have to search for excuses to avoid social gatherings, now I can
Read more...Incarnation
“What child is this who’s laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” When I was little and full of Christmas anticipation, this child served as a reason for me to get lots of presents and perform in the annual nativity pageant. I enjoyed being an angel, a sheep, not so much, but the year
Read more...Living Forgiveness
Twenty years ago, when we entered the Orthodox Christian Church, our children ranged in age from 9 to 16 years of age. One of the first services we experienced was the service of forgiveness which begins Great Lent in the Orthodox calendar. This is a service where every person in the congregation prostrates his or
Read more...Is arguing theology worth it?
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years discussing theology and have recently concluded… there is no point. Orthodox means ‘right beliefs’, but right beliefs don’t necessarily translate into right action. James 2:19 says “You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder.” The demons have right beliefs,
Read more...Hatred
I do enjoy going to films, I am a Marvel and Star Wars fan, after all. But recently I’ve become more uncomfortable sitting through a movie and not just because they are getting longer. I’m having a problem with people being killed with impunity for our entertainment with little or no obvious consequences. In reality,
Read more...Transfiguration
I enjoyed the film The Matrix (the original not the sequels). The concept that reality is not what we think it is appeals to me. The TV series, Stranger Things and other science fiction shows also delve into the possibility of alternative or parallel realities. The writers want us to consider the feasibility of there
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