Category Archives: Current Events

The Simple Life: Follow the Old Saying

Posted on January 24, 2014 by This Woman Writes

What’s the old saying? Use it up; Wear it out; Make it do; Do without. I always have to look this up because I can never remember the order of 11 simple words, although I know they rhyme somehow. I … Continue reading →

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The Problem with U.S. History

Posted on January 23, 2014 by This Woman Writes

In 20 years of homeschooling, we never did find the ultimate resource for teaching U.S. History. We knew we didn’t want textbooks similar to what we had endured in our own public school childhoods: the end result of carrying around … Continue reading →

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Are We Truly Free?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by This Woman Writes

We were enjoying a crackling, merry driftwood fire on the beach when a woman, with a purposeful mien and a set to her jaw, strode up and announced, “I’m sure that you don’t mean to break the law, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Chai Tea

Posted on January 21, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Chai Tea is not an unfathomable concoction that requires some mystery mix out of a can to create. Basically, it’s tea with spices in it, and as I pointed out in my article, The Simple Life: Use What You Have, you … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Use What You Have

Posted on January 17, 2014 by This Woman Writes

It’s amazing how many people hate onions, and a good portion of the populace could go the rest of their lives without seeing one on their kitchen counter: “Ooooooh! They’re so HOT. Yucky Yucky Ooooh.” Oh, please, people; let’s move … Continue reading →

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Fox News Drops by — Was It You, Bill?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by This Woman Writes

It’s not like I’m name dropping or anything, but this week Fox News dropped by the Norwegian Artist’s website, Steve Henderson Fine Art. And while it would have been nice if they had picked up a few paintings to enliven the … Continue reading →

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Panic Attack Christianity

Posted on January 15, 2014 by This Woman Writes

I just returned from a visit — a two-hour visit, mind you — to the dentist, which I have chronicled fully in God, the Dentist, at my Commonsense Christianity, BeliefNet blog. Now two hours is a long time to sit in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

Posted on January 14, 2014 by This Woman Writes

“Oh yuck. I hate pumpkin.” Did you really just say that? My friend, my friend — pumpkin is your buddy. The canned stuff is cheap, and the ingredients list is short. Here, I’ll read you the list off of a … Continue reading →

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The World Traveler

Posted on January 14, 2014 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the free weekly e-mail newsletter of Steve Henderson Fine Art. The story behind the painting, The World Traveler: If you think it odd that Steve creates Santa paintings in January, it’s really not. It’s actually oddly … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Eating Together

Posted on January 10, 2014 by This Woman Writes

One of the things you learn, when you set out to live the simple life, is this: It’s really simpler than you think. You don’t need to join an Encouragement Group, or fill out a series of charts, or buy … Continue reading →