Give Thanks To The Lord

Welcome to the second Ember Days of Advent. While no longer fasting as a part of our Ember Days observances, it is a Friday. Whatever we do, there shall not be meat on the table.

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Was James the Greater?

To call James, cousin to Jesus and John, son of Zebedee, the Greater might make him sound somehow more important or above the other apostles. He was no more great then James the Lesser. Calling James great was simply a way to distinguish him from the other James.

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Welcome to New Mexico

Today is National New Mexico Day. I suppose I really should talk about how awesome New Mexico is (and it really is) but I’d rather talk about something else if you don’t mind. Hubby and I have vacationed in New Mexico twice. We loved it both times.

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Advent, Joy and Our Lady

On this the third Sunday of Advent, we are filled with Joy and the coming of the Lord. This is a turning point, as we light the Shepherd’s Candle and recall the great joy they must have felt when hearing the angels announce that the savior was born.

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Green Chili Four Cheese Enchiladas

Happy Friday! For some of us, that means something – like the end of another grueling work-week. For others, Friday is just another in a long line of endless days. In our house, it means a meatless meal.

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Celebrating Colorado Day

It’s that day again, National Colorado Day. Comes around every year on April 12. This year it just happens to take a back seat to Easter. Still, I did not want to overlook the 38th state of the Union.

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Awesome Tampiqueña with the Works

Hubby’s all-time favorite Mexican meal has to be Tampiqueña, or number 34 on the menu of our neighborhood Mexican Cantina. Most nights, when we treat ourselves to a relaxing evening out, Tampiqueña is what Hubby loves to order.

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Deck the Halls with a Red and Green Tree Trimming Supper

Tis the season to be jolly. While tree trimming can be time-consuming, it can also be a great reason to gather a few close friends and make a party of it. Parties mean delicious foods, good company and plenty of laughter.

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Cheese Enchiladas to Spice Up Friday Night

Here it is, the third Friday of Lent, and even something as simple as a grilled hot dog is beginning to sound pretty good right about now. So let’s spice up the night with a little something from Mexico.

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