“Papa, may I go check on my donkey?” Papa knew there was another reason Dorcas wanted to go to the animal shed, but he only nodded and smiled. “Of course, dear Dorcas. Don’t stay too long. It’s almost bedtime.” And he continued to direct his inn guests to places on the floor. His inn was…
Author: Grandma Grace
Crash Course before Christmas Morning in Taking Great Smart Phone Photos Part 1
You’d really like to capture those moments on Christmas morning of the kids opening their presents. You’d even like to have an angelic image of each child in a calm moment in front of the tree. Sigh. Such a big challenge. I’m here to coach you on using your smart phone’s camera. Phones are perfect…
5 Holiday Tips to Help You Cope
1. Use 1/2 of the amount of sugar your baking recipe calls for. It will still be plenty sweet, have fewer calories, and make the kids less hyper. You will thank me for this tip later when the kids aren’t bouncing off the walls and your scale isn’t scaring you! A few days ago, we…
Unimpressive
Two childless old people and a young unwed mother from a low-income family. Not exactly power players on the world stage. No one could have guessed that they would change the course of human history. You or I wouldn’t have picked these three to be in the forefront of a mighty movement. The old couple’s …
Leading the Way
Me, “I can’t believe I get to have a granddaughter that loves the same things I do! She is happy to drive around the countryside taking photos, come home and bake, or wander around the Asian Super Market for hours.” Husband dryly, “Yeah, the Chinese are right. Insanity runs in families.” Ever think about who…
When There’s Too Much to Do
Ever feel like there are 236 things swirling around in your brain? The sheer number of things you need to do has you flummoxed. You’re spinning your wheels in the mud of overwhelm as your clammy hands grip the wheel in despair. I can’t do your work for you, but I can remind you of…