Musings

 

Once Upon a Silent Night

Once Upon a Silent Night

On December 24, 1982, after seven years of infertility, I gave birth to Mike and my first child, Rachael. The next day, Mike wrote a beautiful poem, "Once Upon a Silent Night," in honor of our long-awaited child. Fast-forward several decades, Mike and I put together a...

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Oat and Honey Cookies

Oat and Honey Cookies

In Sisters of Lazarus: Beauty Unveiled, Martha is a skilled cook, especially known for her date and honey cakes. When Mary finally learns to cook, she takes Martha’s recipe and adds her own twist; oat and raisins cakes sweetened with honey. These small cakes would be...

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