rejoicing – Grandma's Gleanings

Lovin’ Those Layers

July 9, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

As I was planning a meal recently for a family gathering, I found myself rummaging through some VERY old recipes in search of an appropriate dessert to enjoy on a hot summer day. Ah…four-layer delight…a refreshing, perfect palate-pleaser to complete my picnic menu. Layers…a buttery nut-laden base, a cream cheese second floor, chocolate pudding, topped …

Day Three Hundred Forty-One “Dreams That Die”

June 8, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

I can hear a voice crying through the vista of time, ‘It may not come today, or it may not come tomorrow, but it is well that it is within thine heart, yes, it is well that you are trying. You may not see it; the dream may not be fulfilled, but it’s good …

Day One Hundred Eighty-Four “Your Song”

February 17, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

There are many ways of making music. What matters is the song in your heart. I was touched as I read this quote in passing today. Supposedly they were spoken to a young lad many centuries ago, a boy who had a deep desire in his heart to make music, to sing or to …

Day One Hundred Thirty-Five “Cram the Box”

December 27, 2019 by Cathy Winkle

Today’s project at hand: we get to cram the box! Okay, let me explain the process involved in this joyous celebration of sweetness. I always look forward to date days with my grandchildren. We don’t make elaborate itineraries, a simple play day at a park, a lunch at McDonald’s, or a visit to the …