http://joyce.taron.net Miscellaneous Meaningful (Meant to be) Meditations Sun, 11 May 2008 22:03:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What type of Mother Hen Are You? by Montessorimom.com: Educational Resource I found this quiz on my friend Marmee's blog. Marmee came up artistic, which is no surprise, since she is a crafty kind of mom. :) http://joyce.taron.net/what-type-of-mother-hen-are-you/ I would like to wish those of you who fit into this category a very happy Mother's Day! Today I have been the recipient of much pre-Mother's Day activity. Right after his morning coffee, my husband vacuumed the main floor of the house and then proceeded to clean the tile ... http://joyce.taron.net/happy-mother%e2%80%99s-day/ For more Haiku, visit Jennifer over at Playgroups are No Place for Children and Christina at A Mommy Story. http://joyce.taron.net/haiku-friday-nature-walk/ This has been an extra busy week in my real world, AND I have been trying to do the responsible thing and get more sleep. These are my excuses for posting a bit less than usual. If you are interested in my unsubstantiated opinions, I forthwith present you with this ... http://joyce.taron.net/thirteen-ways-to-foster-creativity-in-your-children/ 1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper3 Tablespoons butter3 Tablespoons flour1 cup diced potatoes1 cup diced carrots2 cups chicken broth1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2 cup frozen peas1 17-oz. can cream corn1 12-oz. can evaporated milk(Optional: canned salmon or canned chicken) Cook ... http://joyce.taron.net/hearty-salmon-chowder/ My brother sent me a link to this fun site. Take the test and find out whether your speech is Yankee or Dixie. My test results show that I am barely into the Yankee category, with a score of 46%. My brother was barely into the Dixie category, with a ... http://joyce.taron.net/whats-your-dialect-yankee-or-dixie/ I have a couple good posts in mind. For dinner last night I prepared one of the children's favorite "comfort" meals, a homemade salmon chowder, MINUS the salmon. :) Once I'm home from work I'll post that recipe with some pictures. The recipe will include the salmon, for those of you ... http://joyce.taron.net/break-time/ (Image from Snapshots of Joy.) I have been blessed, once again, to join with my family and others in worshiping the Lord this Sunday. We enjoyed good fellowship with one another as well, and now, it is late. Therefore, I will leave you with only a wee post, an excerpt from ... http://joyce.taron.net/sunday-evening/ The writing prompt this week at One Single Impression is FLOWERING. Just in time, our beloved dogwood trees, which are native to the Pacific Northwest, have unveiled their display. These photos were taken by my husband, through our bedroom window: Heart gladdening sight, Dogwood blooms, heavenward turned With jubilant gaze. http://joyce.taron.net/blooming/ While you care for us, Have fun with us, too, Mommy; Blink, and we'll be grown. For more Haiku, visit Jennifer over at Playgroups are No Place for Children and Christina at A Mommy Story. http://joyce.taron.net/where-are-you-going-my-little-one/