Monthly Archives: January 2014

Gift #554: Elder Tree Shawl

Posted on January 30, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.”  … Continue reading →

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Gift #553: Winter soap

Posted on January 28, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

During the Christmas season I received this bar of soap as a gift.  I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, and it has quickly become one of my happy thoughts.  I really look forward to the evening … Continue reading →

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Gift #552: Church in the Theater

Posted on January 27, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was a bittersweet day for me and my church.  This was our last service in our theater and next Sunday we will begin meeting in our brand new building.  We said goodbye to nearly six years of setting up … Continue reading →

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Gift #551: Knit-a-long

Posted on January 26, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I moved into another realm with my knitting.  The knit-a-long (KAL) .   A knit-a-long is designed such that the participants have no idea what the final piece will look like.  The pattern is released in sections over the … Continue reading →

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Gift #550: Winter guest

Posted on January 25, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’m sitting here on the couch listening to the wind hurtle through the trees in the back.  Riding on its wings is our next snowfall, forecasted for tonight and early tomorrow.  then we are faced with the prospect of subzero … Continue reading →

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Gift #549: Roses

Posted on January 23, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

A dear friend and coworker retired earlier this month.  Due to bad weather, I was unable to attend her farewell lunch.  We had a separate lunch together earlier, but I had hoped to see her again before she moved away.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #548: Robins

Posted on January 22, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was another cold snowy day.  Because of travel conditions this morning, it also became a “work at home” day.  I had fortunately anticipated this scenario and brought my computer home last night.  I was very happy that I had … Continue reading →

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Gift #547: Kale salad

Posted on January 21, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Tonight for dinner I ventured into unknown territory and fixed a salad with kale.  I haven’t had much experience with kale, other than in smoothies that friends have made.  I typically don’t like strong-flavored greens.  However, I found this salad … Continue reading →

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Gift #546: Hyacinths

Posted on January 20, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday was a very big day…a very big day indeed!  I had gone to the store (along with half the city) to stock up on some provisions.  We were expecting more snow, and we got a couple more inches by … Continue reading →

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Gift #545:Pomegranates

Posted on January 19, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Pomegranates are a favorite fruit of mine.  Healthy and delicious, they pack flavor and juiciness in every bite.  They look nondescript on the outside, but inside they are full of vibrant rubies. It’s quite fun to prepare pomegranates for eating.  … Continue reading →

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