First and foremost, before I get into all my holiday bliss, I have to thank all of you who stopped by the Rust and Shine and purchased one of my cookbooks! Thank you so very much and I hope you enjoy them. Isn’t Rust and Shine a great place to shop? I know I got
Nobody wants to go there. You really don’t understand the appeal. There are no attractions, no fun rides, no true reason to be there, and people stay away in droves because nobody wants to go there. Except, as in “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” by John “Chick” Donohue and J.T. Malloy, when there’s a mission
As a 40-year-old woman, I’d be lying if I said that dressing to look a bit more youthful isn’t something I think about on occasion. Particularly in winter when bulky layers and dark colors tend to be aging. Luckily, I’ve had 40 years to develop some anti-aging skills in the clothing department. With winter upon
This October marked my 40th anniversary of pursuing white-tailed deer with the bow and arrow. I didn’t grow up in a hunting family, so archery and archery hunting were two sciences I had to learn completely on my own. Because I grew up in the city, I had to turn sixteen and get a driver’s
Flannel season is upon us! I have to admit, when I think of flannels, I immediately think of the ones I wore as a teenager in the 90s when grunge became a popular style. Since then, I’ve usually saved flannel shirts for outdoorsy activities like hiking. However, this fall, I’m rethinking this quintessential cold-weather fabric
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Toys in every store. But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be, On your own front door. The holidays are officially here. I feel like, more than ever, we have been longing for Christmas time to be here. It gives us something to
Ahhhh, the time is among us. It’s here. My second favorite holiday — Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a family day, a day of happy gatherings and feasting! Football on TV in many homes, youngsters at play, and the older folks reminiscing. It’s an American tradition! I don’t want to get into politics here, but I’m just
This Thanksgiving will be the first year since 2001 that my husband and I will not be traveling to Ohio to celebrate with his family. Instead, for the 4th Thursday of November, we’ll be staying home and preparing a simpler meal. We are disappointed, but there are advantages to a lower key holiday. No long
Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 People often struggle with knowing God’s will for their life. Well, this is one time when God makes His will crystal clear. Christian, do you want to be fully obedient to God’s will?
