Why I Can Never Get Ahead

As you know, we have made a concerted effort over the past 2-3 years to lighten the load around here. Believe it or not, we have thrown out mucho junko, and given the good stuff to DI & Goodwill. Our children have also helped as they have hauled off what they can of their stuff. But it just seems that we have not made much of a dent. Well, here's part of the problem:

A good and kind friend of mine is doing much of the same thing, and has given me 6 volumes of the Times & Seasons, the newspaper published in Nauvoo in the 1840's. We have gotten quite a charge out of reading this newspaper. And although some of the articles are somewhat dated, it is infinitely more uplifting - even after over 160 years - than the A-D or any of the other current periodicals I have run across. But as you can see, my lack of self discipline when it comes to free books is sorely lacking, causing my bookcases to bulge.

By the way, the significance of the piece of material in the frame next to the books is that it was given to me by my mother, the great-grand daughter of Isaac Laney. On the back of the piece of cloth is a quote, "Landed in the valley near the old fort September 27, 1847, built in the fort, made the first loom made in the new Kingdom. My wife wove the first web being [using] neither machinary or cards. The wool was spun from the fleece." This bit of material is apparently some of that. More information upon request.

Food, Glorious Food

It seems that everyone is blogging about food, so I thought I'd get in my 2 bits worth. Here are some pics of my delicious corn muffins. Take my word for it, they are great! I was going to share the recipe, but I can't locate it just now. Stay tuned.

And moving right along from corn to chocolate, here are the heart-shaped brownies we made for our Valentines Day dinner last Sunday. We had Uncle Peter & mom over for waffles, etc. and made the brownies for fun - which they were. A good time was had by all.