It’s my job to teach reading. It is my pleasure to help children learn to love books. That is truly the more difficult task. I want to interest my students in good books, so when I hear about a book that is popular with them, I try to find out why it is appealing. The … Continue reading The Last Thirteen
The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
“My God! I love you!” - Last words of St. Therese of Lisieux On September 30, 1897, Therese Martin, Sr. Therese of the Child Jesus, quitted her 24-year-old body and entered into eternity. The “Little Flower,” (a name she called herself which became emblematic of her relationship with the great gardener, God) was the ninth … Continue reading The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
Instant Pot Hunter’s Minestrone
Several years ago Greg and I fell in love with Tyler Florence's "Hunter's Minestrone". Since learning how to use my Instant Pot, I have been having fun adapting my favorite recipes for my new toy. This one was fun but a bit tricky to adapt because of the pasta in the original recipe and the overall … Continue reading Instant Pot Hunter’s Minestrone