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Sherlock Holmes. Hercule Poirot. Lord Peter Whimsey. Ms. Jane Marple. Nancy Drew. I could go on and on. They all have one thing in common. A knack for discovering mysteries. On this blog, I will be exploring some mysteries in the kitchen as well as (hopefully) exploring some of the mysteries of life.
Simply
To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never, in a word to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common, this is to be my symphony. - William Henry Channing
my beloved
About Me
- Raquel
- Missouri, United States
- A good book, a cat, a cup of hot cocoa and scone, a nice comfy chair, quiet - bliss. The true pleasures in life are found within your heart.
In Grace
"...I want first of all...to be at peace with myself. I want a singleness of eye, a purity of intention, a central core to my life that will enable me to carry out these obligations and activities as well as I can. I want, in fact - to borrow from the language of the saints - to live "in grace" as much of the time as possible...By grace I mean an inner harmony, essentially spiritual, which can be translated into outward harmony...I would like to achieve a state of inner spiritual grace from which I could function and give as I was meant to in the eye of God..." by Anne Morrow Lindbergh Gift from the Sea
This is my Goal in Life
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Even though my one child is grown now, I live by these words.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Even though my one child is grown now, I live by these words.
These are a few of my favorite things . . .
- Teddy Bears
- Ice Hockey
- The color green
- Really good dark chocolate
- The ocean
- Garfield
- Moonlight
- Candlelight
- Roses - particularly pink ones
- Canning and preserving
- Bobbin lace tatting
- Quilling
- Calligraphy
- Counted cross-stitch
- Anything Victorian
- Cookbooks
- Historical mysteries
- Bonfires
- Fireplaces
- Autumn
- Rainy days
- Christmas music
- Celtic music, harp, bagpipes
- Snow
- Cats
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- tomatoes (2)
- trifle (3)
- update (2)
- vacation (1)
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4 comments:
Hey girl, thanks for stopping by my blog this morning. I just had to pop over and share that one of my all time favorite movies is "Fantastic Voyage" staring Raquel Welch on that sub going through that guys blood vessels. Your dad and I have something in common where she is concerned. Have a wonderful weekend.
Odie
Popped in to say hi!
Hello there!
I found your blog through Suzanne's blog, noticing that you were from Missouri. We live in Kansas City, but are hoping to buy a homestead by Branson soon (Lord willing) and live off the land.
What part of Missouri are you in?
Love,
Marqueta
How are you? Hope all is well and you are having a wonderful spring. xo ~ Ruth
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