January 2008 - Posts

• Want to Know What's Really Going on in Iraq?

  I just watched an incredible video montage called Voices of Iraq . For the first time in twenty-four years, real Iraqi people of all ages from all parts of the country share about their lives and thoughts. One hundred and fifty digital cameras were passed Read More... Posted Monday, January 28, 2008 12:00 PM by jer | 0 Comments Filed under: History, Life

• In Praise of Webkinz

  Okay, I just have to say a word about the Webkinz phenomena, which my four kids are well into and are building their ongoing collections. First of all, the Webkinz and Lil'kinz stuffed animals are so cute, easily affordable, and almost everyone loves Read More... Posted Saturday, January 26, 2008 1:43 PM by jer | 1 Comments Filed under: Family

• A Week of Breakfasts: Friday - Sunday

  Friday: Special Day. Make something different, fun or special for today. Right now we are greatly enjoying the Amish recipes in The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook . So far we've tried Baked Oatmeal, Egg in the Middle, Cornmeal Mush (fried, Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 3:33 PM by jer | 2 Comments Filed under: Food

• A Week of Breakfasts: Monday through Thursday

  For anyone who doesn't want to have to think about what to make for breakfast in the morning, and yet want healthy and inexpensive options, here's our favorite breakfasts, listed in a logical order. These serve 4-6. Monday: Oatmeal: In a pot bring Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 12:38 PM by jer | 0 Comments Filed under: Food

• Beverly Lewis -- A Must-Read Author

  I'm tremendously enjoying myself through Beverly Lewis's series "Abram's Daughters" right now, and I can't put them down. She sets her novels among the Amish in Lancaster County, where she grew up. With these books, you not only Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:16 PM by jer | 0 Comments Filed under: Books, Food

• Tourists Swim with Giant Sharks

  Check out this great article --there's a video you can watch of the whale sharks. I had never heard of these animals before now! Read More... Posted Sunday, January 06, 2008 4:37 PM by jer | 0 Comments Filed under: Wierd Stuff