Depression Cake
This is a Depression Cake I feel like we should specify that it is a Chocolate Depression Cake, in case someone has a Depression Cake that is a different flavor. The recipe came out during The Great Depression; there is no dairy, eggs, or oil in it. I added a little...
I Wanted To Be Known
I hate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. They are both days that remind me that I was not enough for my family. I know my parents gave all they had. I know they loved me. But they couldn’t respect me or my requests for change I needed to be able to remain in relationship...
We Enjoyed Each Other
I usually wait until later in the season before I enjoy a nectarine, my favorite fruit. The price is better. I also tend to buy nectarines that are still firm because my OCD doesn’t like to get dirty, but there were two perfect, soft nectarines that called to me...
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Dear Representative, I am writing to persuade you to not pass Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. I don't understand why Congress would want a plan that would raise the national debt ceiling to $4 trillion, while increasing taxes on people that make less than $157K, make...
Book Review: The Pursuit of Happiness by Chris Gardner with Quincy Troupe
I bought The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner with Quincy Troupe at a discount with a pile of other media items I was buying on eBay. I had enjoyed the movie back when it came out and I thought that my wife and I would enjoy the book as a media tie in. Was I...
The Presence of The Fruits of the Spirit
Jesus told us that we could tell when others were true believers of God by the presence of the Fruits of the Spirit in their life. I don't care what someone tells me about themselves. If I don't see these attributes in their life, I know they are not a true Jesus...
I Don’t Know Where You Are Sometimes
I missed you today I have missed you lots of days because you are going through a quiet phase You have much that overwhelms you I understand because I do too ~ The smell of depression meets your guests before they cross our threshold But I don’t want to talk about it...
Path of the Wolves
This article was originally published on Living Ministries' website on Friday May 2, 2025. Path of the Wolves was sent to Living Ministries by Church of Hope in Waterville, Washington. This 49 page booklet originally made me feel very cautious when I pulled it out of...
Re: Strengthening & Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals & Protect Innocent Citizens aka Martial Law
Dear Representative, I am writing in regards to Trump's Presidential Action: Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens aka Martial Law. Trump says he wants to "firmly police dangerous criminal behavior and...
Halt Fentanyl Act
Dear Representative, I saw a very moving testimony by Jason Deford, aka Jelly Roll, before the House about the Halt Fentanyl Act or H. R. 27. I see that it passed the House and I am glad. I appreciate that this bill would permanently make fentanyl a class 1 controlled...
5 Books for April 2025
Reading is a great way to build our character and knowledge base. It is an excellent way to build community and relationship, whether you are reading to children or sharing books with your friends, you are sharing parts of yourself with someone. In the chaos of the...
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