Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
Nothing compares to the aroma of freshly-baked, homemade bread. When our littles still lived at home, they loved pepperoni-roll day. I generally would arise pre-dawn, kneading and rolling out the dough, stuffing them to overload capacity with pepperoni and cheese, and then carefully spacing those small oval yummies on baking trays. After covering each …
The nocturnal serenade persisted for months, interrupting the solitude of those quiet, country nightscapes. We looked forward to that sweet lullaby every evening, cracking open the bedroom windows, anticipating the arrival of Hoots, the affectionate (yet not terribly original) name I had given to the owl who had taken up temporary residence in our aging, maple tree. Owls are …
Every time that I reminisce about this young student, I cannot help but giggle. He was in my elementary choir for years, had a gifted voice, and unparalleled enthusiasm. But what jolts my memory is the fact that, even if his life totally depended on it, he could not stand still. NO way, NO …
I treasure my grand babies, and I especially love when they stop by to spend some one-on-one time with Grandma. Part of me misses having my little ones around the house, cuddling that soft skin, seeing that first smile. But then I come to my senses and remember the true grit of full-time babies, such as stumbling around …
Spin and loop and then you pull, with your little red spinning wheel. After decades, that catchy advertising ditty still replays in my aging brain; I can sing along from memory, erasing all the years that have long-since passed. It was THE Christmas gift the very early 60’s, and this young girl wanted one-BADLY! The …
Heads up! Only 10 more days until our 100th post! Thank you for being a faithful reader, and I am going to ask you to celebrate with me. Would you prayerfully consider joining me on post #100 by engaging in a random, yet purposeful, act of kindness on Monday, November 18? I have already settled in on my object of a kind deed on …
I was one frightened, traumatized young girl. Even though sixty years have passed, I still recall that scary evening most vividly. The weather was bitterly cold and windy, with snow blanketing our quiet, rural neighborhood. When I was awakened from sleep in the wee hours of the morning, I noticed that the drapes hanging on my …
Diet changes have always been a monumental challenge for me. I have a sweet tooth, and that tooth has but one desire in life, chocolate…in any shape or form. But hubby and I have made great strides this year, gradually introducing healthier choices and wiser eating habits, cutting out the sweets, including chocolate. Sigh, salmon instead of chocolate. …
With our retirement budget thinly stretched, I have by reason of necessity, become quite a masterful comparative shopper. Does the generic supply the same nutritional value, taste, and ingredients? Could I substitute a similar product at a lower cost? Would another store have a better price? Although time-consuming at times, comparing product-to-product makes us …
Sending a friendly reminder that our Chick-fil-A $20.00 gift card giveaway will be Monday, November 25, at 8:00 pm! Please sign up via email, or drop me a private message to be eligible for the drawing that evening. Thanks for being a special part of our daily blog. Have a blessed day!
What a super-duper yard sale find, especially for a young couple looking for ways to save some money on their heating costs! There is was, a well-used, but still functional wood burner, complete with outside piping. That was quite an exciting weekend, installing the burner, teetering off the peak of the roof to attach …
We had planned our annual trip to the amusement park for months, reservations had been secured well in advance, money had been stowed away in preparation, and oh, boy, the excitement was brewing! But one area was outside the limits of our control and preparedness, that being the weather. Our much-anticipated day at the …
We were newlyweds, crazy in love but poorer than church mice, working a combined three jobs to cover our school loans, rent, utilities, and other expenses. Little remained for frills, no money for extravagant weekend dates, restaurant meals, or even a proper honeymoon. So imagine my surprise opening the refrigerator door upon arriving home after a long …
On Monday, November 18, we will be posting our 100th devotional blog. I am so thankful for the encouragement you have all been to me as I have waded through some unfamiliar waters, attempting to leave a legacy for my grandchildren. I have given much thought to how to celebrate 100 days, and I believe …
I’m certainly not an expert in metallurgy, but I can appreciate the basics involved in the refining of gold. Here it is, in easy-to-understand-non-scientific terms. The raw gold is placed in a crucible and subjected to intense heat, which causes the gold to melt. As it liquefies, the impurities in the gold separate and …