Category Archives: Faith

Cherries and Meditation

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Angela

The early morning was spent preparing a big batch of Hood River organic cherries for the dehydrator.   We ate oodles fresh, and what is left will go in a batch of  sweet cherry brandy (makes the best fruitcake for Christmas). … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, From my kitchen, Locally grown | 3 Comments

A Living Hope

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Angela

Preparing for our celebration of the Resurrection tomorrow: The children’s baskets may be put out awaiting little treats from a certain visitor, but our hearts and minds are fixed the redemptive joy of tomorrow. Blessed be the God and Father … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing Seasons, Faith, Nature Table, Our home | 1 Comment

Tossing their branches

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Angela

The two younger children are still sick, but Little Hen is perfectly healthy, so we dropped her off at homeschool co-op this morning.  On the way home, the rain was pounding and the wind was whipping the trees about. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Nature Table | 6 Comments

The joy of a nursing toddler

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Angela

Oregon is a wonderful place to be nursing a toddler!  Tum Tum is nearly 18 months old, and I am very grateful to live in a place where doing what is normal and healthy is culturally accepted as normal and … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Lactivism, Mothering tool kit | 8 Comments

Bartlett Harvest

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Angela

Saturday,  I was blessed with the opportunity to ride with another family of volunteers out to Mosier, OR (in the beautiful Columbia Gorge) to glean pears for Birch Community Services.   The weather was very rainy, windy, and chilly, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Community, Faith, Farming/Gardening, From my kitchen, Locally grown, Moderation and Economy, Outings | 6 Comments

Songs for Saplings

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Angela

Songs for Saplings have kicked off their US/Africa tour!! It was quite a thrill to see Dana in concert! Don’t miss the chance to catch one of Dana’s free concerts before she heads off to Malawi!

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Celebrating

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Angela

The children and I chasing falling cherry blossoms in the yard, smelling the hyacinths – rejoicing in the beauty of spring and anticipating tomorrow’s Easter celebration. Wishing you a blessed Easter weekend as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Farming/Gardening, Playing/ Free Exploration | 2 Comments

Good Friday

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Angela

But he was wounded for our transgressions;he was crushed for our iniquities;upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. – Isaiah 53:5

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Candle Flame WIP

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Angela

(Apologies in advance, this is one of my wordier posts.) Do you ever feel that God brings someone to your mind over and over again for a purpose?  I have been thinking a lot about a friend back on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Giving, Knitting, Moderation and Economy | 4 Comments

Little Things

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Angela

Some little things that have added beauty to my day: A handmade, fair trade leather ring from 10,000 Villages here in Ft. Myers. A startling little pitcher plant growing right outside my parents’ front door.   And most of all, a teensy fairy … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Faith, Moderation and Economy, Uncategorized | 1 Comment