"I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance; to live so that which comes to me as seed goes to the next as blossom and that which comes to me as blossom, goes on as fruit."
- Dawna Markova

Ambassadors of Harmony-2009 International Barbershop Chorus Champions

Nila's Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Bars
by Nila Ballestero Marxer

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
1 stick of butter, melted
2 eggs beaten
1 t. vanilla
1 c. self rising flour

Cream sugar, peanut butter and butter together until well mixed. Add eggs and vanilla alternately with self-rising flour.
Bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 350* for 20 min.

**Momma always got great compliments on these bars. Do not over-bake!

Carrie Underwood So Small CMA's 2007

Marvin Sapp - "He Saw The Best in Me"

“I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give.”

Thomas Jefferson

Flowering Tea Pot Gift

Thank you to Sis. Glenda & Sis. Patsy for giving me such a darling gift. They brought it to me Sunday at church and said it was a "just because" gift. They are loving and supportive ladies. I really appreciate them and their thoughtfulness. Sis. Glenda brought it back from her New Orleans trip. What fun to watch the tea flowering. I hope I did it right. :-)

New Summer Series Begins....my design on platform