Category Archives: Bunchkin

Crushed tomatoes with subtle notes of basil and a hint of sweetness on a bed of socarrat with a light, nutty flavor

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Rina

The children and I have been sending emails to each other lately, just for fun.  The other day we were talking about our kitchen experiments (See Friday’s blog post and also all of these) and that night my oldest daughter … Continue reading →

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Tabernacles, 2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Rina

  My youngest daughter wakes me. “Nurse?” she asks. I roll over lazily and pull her close.   I hear Jon outside the door and call for him, he comes and takes my hand. We talk softly for a while before … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick takes – October 28, 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Rina

Things I’m thankful for, this week… (1) Kids who understand what I’m talking about… “Oh!  Bundle!  Is the thing done?  The thing… you know, the whats-it-called thing?” (2) A brother who was willing to get up a 6:00 in the … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes: Oct 3, 2015

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Rina

Fall is upon us, and we have so much to be thankful for… (1) Pears on the trees: (2) A new chicken tractor that friends drove all the way from Indiana to gift to us. (3) A new goat on … Continue reading →

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A well-trained militia

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Rina

We’ve been looking forward to Jon’s family coming to visit since they pulled out of our driveway six weeks ago.  As soon they got out of the van, the men-folk headed to the backyard to set up for the weekend … Continue reading →

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It’s raining it’s pouring

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Rina

   

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A Relationship with God

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Rina

Tonight, my oldest daughter (13) had this on her heart to write, and asked me to publish it here… What really is a relationship with God?  Here is what I strongly believe: God wants us to love Him.  Having a … Continue reading →

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