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The ice melts
Nature is a constant reminder of God’s presence. A week ago the metro Atlanta area was paralyzed. There was snow and ice restricting safe travel on the roadways. The temperature hovered around freezing. Schools and businesses were closed and everyone stayed at home. Waiting. It’s currently 63 degrees outside! The ice melts. I woke up feeling completely refreshed and with those three words on my mind. Then, my 8-year-old, woke up all by herself and was completely dressed by the time I got out of the shower. I was impressed. This child of mine is growing up and becoming more and more independent by the day. Instead of me going…
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Black Bean Soup
I love it when a whim turns into something great. I had a few cans of black beans one winter day and felt like making the usual black beans and rice was just not enough. Nope. Not on this particular day. What we needed around here was some soup. Steamy, smokey, and flavor-packed.
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Bre-vana, also known as Breakfast Nirvana
I love mornings. Each one is a new beginning. A fresh start. Another chance to live. And since breakfast is the first meal of the day, it too, has a special place in my heart. I savor days when I have enough time and the right ingredients to make a breakfast dish that is thoroughly satisfying. I’d been craving Huevos Rancheros for a few days. This meal, although big and messy, brought on a state of utter bliss. I’m calling it Bre-vana, breakfast + nirvana.
