The Bible in Films: Noah
The story of Noah appears in the Bible, in Genesis 6-9. The flood happened c. 2400 BC. Each ancient civilization has a flood story because it was passed down first orally and then in written form, and because we all come from Noah. Moses probably wrote this story while Israel lived in the wilderness ...
Enchilada Pasta
This is one of those super quick, go-to, week night dinners. Ground beef, turkey, or chicken will all work well with this recipe. This is one of those dishes I can prepare that I know my daughter won't groan when I tell what's for dinner. Enchilada Pasta 1 lb. Ground Beef, Turkey, or Chicken 1 Onion ...
A New Chapter
To anyone who meets me or spends a little bit of time talking with me, it will become immediately clear that I am irrevocably, undeniably, and utterly in love with Europe. The culture, the people, the style, the food, just everything. I'm constantly dreaming about visiting the continent with a refre ...
First Day
What an amazing first day of school we had. I promise, all tears stopped upon entering our classroom! We began our day (and continued throughout) learning all about our classroom routines, school rules, and about each other. Students began the day with a morning meeting and had much fun singing and ...
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
So, I used to make this more often back in my strict paleo days. This morning, as I was brainstorming about what to food prep this week, it decided to creep back into my mind...and I decided to run with it. This easily makes a good 5 servings, so I'll be set on one meal for the next several days wit ...
An Open Letter to President of Pakistan
An Open Letter to President of Pakistan To, The President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Dear Sir, I hope that you are doing fine with your foreign tours amidst the national crisis. I am a citizen of Pakistan and supported your nomination by the ruling PMLN for the office of Presidency. I think that ...
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: Part 2
So, let’s recap..shall we?? In our last post, we talked about the ins and outs of the festival, what it is and what that means for you. Now, let’s get to some of the good stuff…the food. Let’s go booth by booth and give you the rundown of this year’s menu! (thanks for http://www.disneyfoodblog.com f ...
Not a lot
Even less If your looking for fishing, I'm sorry to say I haven't been. I'm still not inclined to visit a river, although the chub are calling me. It's just been too busy a time and the mood's not right. Today is the day that our old friend Jim died last year, we've just sold his house, completion t ...
Geothermal Power Gathering Steam in U.S.
Matt Cardy/Getty Images The bubbling sulfur springs and powerful, majestic geysers of Yellowstone National Park are visible manifestations of the potential for geothermal energy in the United States. Yet for various reasons — including logistics, economics, and permitting issues — geothermal has not ...
The Hostage Situation That Keeps Turkey From Going After Islamic State
The rise of the jihadist Islamic State in Syria and Iraq has affected both the economy and security of their powerful neighbor Turkey. Yet Turkey has not taken the fight to the militants. A prolonged hostage crisis is a big part of the reason. In early ...
