by Mary Carver | Feb 4, 2013 | Home Life, recipes & food
At the end of the day, I only tried one new recipe for our Superbowl party. Though I’d pinned and pinned for the past two weeks, I managed to exhibit some restraint. However, if I had to stick to one new recipe (in addition to my chili and jalapeno popper dip),...
by Mary Carver | Jan 31, 2013 | Books, Movies & TV, My Life, What I'm Into
It’s winter so I thought I’d use a winter photo for this post. Of course, as I’m writing this, all the windows in my house are open and 70-degree winds are blowing my curtains around. It’s supposed to get cold again in a couple days, but for...
by Mary Carver | Jan 30, 2013 | Faith Life, Family Life, parenting
Silently, we pulled into the parking lot of a little park near our house. We’re not here to play, I told her. I walked over to a picnic table and patted the bench next to me. She sat down slowly, nervously if you must know, and I waited for her eyes to meet mine....
by Mary Carver | Jan 25, 2013 | Books, Movies & TV
Dear Friends, You know that song about making new friends and keeping the old? Brace your electronic selves, because, it’s not always true. VCR, we’ve had a good run. Nay, a great run. I mean, you have served this family so well for more than two decades....
by Mary Carver | Jan 23, 2013 | Faith Life
I have ideas. Lots of ideas. By nature, I’m a starter, though finishing proves difficult almost every single time. But if you’re looking for someone who has ideas (and wants to tell you all about them), I’m your gal. I have ideas for new businesses,...
