Sparrow Tree Journal

In the two days before Christmas, I baked about 6 dozen cookies. The three kinds I chose this year were Cherry Walnut Slices, Molasses Spice...

Happy Winter Solstice to all! And to my one blog friend in the Southern Hemisphere, happy Summer Solstice! It seems crazy to think of having...

  I finished the wreath for the front door. It now has more greenery, a bow, and lights. I'm happy with it! Yesterday I started another ...

First, an update on the Cherub: after a rough start and two bad days, Friday was much better. His foster mom picked him up from school and w...

Yesterday a new student registered for school with us. Kindergarten. Five years old. The most adorable little boy you ever saw: beautiful ol...

Thanksgiving was very quiet for us. Instead of the usual turkey I decided to make pulled pork BBQ with vinegar sauce. I actually bought thre...

Hey friends, it's been a while, and I've missed you all! How are you? I'm going to spend some time this afternoon catching up wi...

A young couple of our acquaintance are expecting their first child, a boy. I was invited to the baby shower, but decided to just send a gift...