From Miss Adventure to Misadventure

Hello! I’m back, freshly deposited from the mountains of Idaho. Boy, do I have an eternity’s worth of stories to tell you, but first, let’s revisit a classic movie. The scene begins with a disheveled Richard Gere, his back to a concrete slab, doing reverse crunches as Louis Gossett, Jr.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I am going to travel a little this summer. This is the first time in a long time. Do you have any tips for making the best of travel? Up Up and Away Dear Up Up and Away, Congratulations to you. Great things can come to us through travel.

Why it Sometimes Hurts to Eat Ice Cream

Few foods align more perfectly with a particular time of year than ice cream and summertime. As anyone who has ever excitedly eaten ice cream a little too fast knows, it’s not always pleasurable to sit down and indulge in a scoop or two.

Harvest Tips: How to Maximize the Taste of Peaches, Blackberries and Summer Vegetables

While good taste may always be in season, the same cannot be said for seasonal fruits and vegetables. Timing when picking summer crops is key to maximizing their flavor. Since each person’s palate is personal, learning more about when to pick is key to fully enjoying your garden’s harvest.

Turn up the Flavor This Summer With Bold, Bright Meals

From the hearty and warm flavors of winter to the bold, rich and bright flavors of summer, herbs and spices are not only a delicious and better-foryou addition to any dish, they can transform it into unforgettable memories.

Saving Dead Presidents

It was an unseasonably cool day in April of 2022, as I recall. I was sitting, alone, in my husband’s truck, in front of a mobile home, inside of a trailer park, in a distant city. It reminded me, even then, of that children’s song about the hole in the log on the floor at the bottom of the sea.

Why Did Jesus Say “I Am The Bread Of Life”?

“Jesus meant that if you believe in Him, you will not be hungry spiritually!” says Megan, age 11. Everyone loves good food, though many of us would do better if we loved it less. It’s so easy to indulge the appetite of our stomachs while neglecting the hunger for reality in our souls.

Ask Aunt B

B Dear Aunt B, I know when our kids were small, we always had regular health physicals to make sure all was well with their health. Do we still need a regular physical when we are adults? I don’t especially like to go to the doctor, but I don’t want to be stupid. I think I am basically healthy.

Your Portable Generator Can Keep Your Family Safe

Using a portable generator can keep major appliances working during a power outage. Just remember to use it safely. Protective tips: •Place your generator outdoors, at least 20 feet from your home’s doors, windows, or vents.

What Kind Of Works Please God?

“God is pleased with works that bring other people to Him,” says Maggie, 11. This is exactly what Jesus did when he multiplied a boy’s lunch to miraculously feed 5,000 people. Jesus became instantly popular with the people who ate their fill of bread and fish.