Tag: celebrations
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See I am Doing a New Thing: A Graduation Reflection
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 It’s that time of year again—graduation season. Last weekend, I attended the graduation of some dear former students in Waco, Texas.When I first started…
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Always Orange on Grilling a Pork Tenderloin
In June, I wrote about my desire to grill a pork tenderloin. I’ve eaten my share of tasty pork chops, pork roasts, and pork tenderloins over the years, but have never grilled one. Last Friday, for Brad’s birthday, the two of us undertook the challenge. In reality, it was much easier than we thought. I…
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In Celebration of Marriage
“Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land….Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Proverbs 31: 23, 28 It’s not everyday that a person celebrates a 50th wedding anniversary. And it’s certainly not everyday that one celebrates…
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5 Favorites about Cruising
I feel a tad sheepish writing this post. Last week at this time I was in Grand Turk, enjoying white sand, sunshine, blue skies, and warm temperatures, such a contrast from the snow/slush combination outside my door. I also realize how lavish this sounds. Another cruise? Two years in a row? Does it help if…
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May Thoughts
It’s that time of year again. Another school year draws to a close and the deadlines, responsibilities, and commitments loom large. It’s a time where if don’t write something in my calendar, it can be easily forgotten. It is also a time of celebration. Living in a boarding community where the students become like extended…
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Why You Should Read Bread and Wine
My blog posting has been sporadic for the past month. Easter Break, illness, hosting family, and taking care of life’s duties are my excuses. BUT, I hope that this post will make up for the silence. Since reading is a love for many of you, it is my pleasure to introduce a book that I…
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Season of Gratitude
I write this post from the Midwest while visiting both sets of families. Our time has been marked by food, relaxation, movie-watching, and a sense of gratefulness. The push to Thanksgiving Break is over and for the remainder of the school year the breaks will come at regular intervals. What a fall! From juggling teaching…
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Happy 90th, Grandma!
Last weekend our family took a whirlwind trip to California. We arrived late Friday night (the wee hours of the night according to New York time) and flew home on Monday. The reason? To celebrate Grandma’s 90th birthday. Siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandchildren, and great-children, gathered to honor a deserving woman. We laughed, we cried, we ate, and…
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Significant Events and the Acquiring of Domestic Skills
The end of July marks two significant events in the life of our family—Jacob’s birthday and Brad’s and my wedding anniversary. Last year was our 20 year wedding anniversary and was also the day arrived at Stony Brook (see We Were Made for the Years). Celebrating a 21st wedding anniversary is a good thing, of…
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Life at Stony Brook–the end of our first year
Okay, I know I am overdue for a post (especially since I started a three-week creation series with a giveaway–see Enjoying and Observing Creation, Week 1), but please accept my apologies as I digress for this week and write about the events of the past five days. Next week I will resume the creation series…
Alicia Brummeler 