There was no Christmas cookie competition this year, which was a bit of a disappointment. At the same time, it was a relief to not have any restrictions placed upon me for my cookie inspiration this year. This time around, I opted to try to find a recipe online for a cookie that is undoubtedly… Continue reading Alfajores Marplatenses (an Argentine Cookie)
I did things a little differently this year. If you have been following this blog for some time, you know that I generally write a list of the best things about the year over the Thanksgiving weekend. It becomes a time for me to remember how gracious God has been to me and my family… Continue reading A Year of Gratitude
Not a fan of pumpkin pie? Have no fear! Pumpkin cake is here to save the day (and your Thanksgiving)! Last fall, I took a pumpkin cake recipe that my mom made when we were young and combined it with the creamy sweetness of both dulce de leche and white chocolate, and the end results… Continue reading Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cake
Photo by Lady Escabia from Pexels I debated about whether to post this or not. Perhaps I wouldn’t at all had I written this more recently. The body of this post is from a journal entry from August of 2008, however, so I feel a little more inclined to share. I stumbled upon this journal… Continue reading Journal Entries and Mind Battles
Photo by nagaraju gajula on Pexels.com We got out of Texas for a while. JJ, the boys, and I flew to the northeast in the summertime to visit his family for a few days, then we drove a couple states south with his mother and nephew to do some exploring. The idea was to visit… Continue reading Sweet Home Texas
My Children’s Book is Now Available in Spanish! For those of you who speak Spanish, the description is below as well as a link where it can be bought! ¡Ya publiqué mi libro de niños, El Creador de los Instrumentos y la Mandolina, en español! Abajo hay una descripción del libro junto a un vínculo… Continue reading My Children’s Book is Now Available in Spanish!
Photo by Gantas Vaiu010diulu0117nas on Pexels.com I had another post ready to share today, but it doesn’t seem appropriate in light of Charlie Kirk’s passing. Like many people in this nation, my heart has been heavy as I contemplate the life and legacy that Charlie Kirk left. I didn’t follow him closely, but I caught… Continue reading Spreading the Light
Picture from our travels in July Hello friends! I generally just jump into my blogposts, but after such a long time away, a greeting seems in order. I did not intend to leave blogging for so long. At the beginning of the summer, however, I was determined to be more intentional and more active with… Continue reading News As of Late
The flowers on the cacti in front of our local super center budded not too long ago. Their soft, yellow blossoms lasted for nearly a month, crowning the hardy succulents with beauty for a short while. When we moved here over three years ago, their blooms that spring left me feeling mesmerized. There was something… Continue reading Bloom
After a year and nearly five months, I'm pleased to announce that my first children's book is now available for purchase! If you are curious to the back story of this book, you can read about it here: The Story Behind the Story – Colleen James Publishing. Otherwise, I’ll leave you with the blurb to… Continue reading My First Children’s Book Is Available for Purchase!
Colleen James Publishing 