The Top Nine

Thus far in my research for blogs that uphold Biblical womanhood, these nine stand apart.

1. Femina, run by Nancy Wilson, her daughters and daughter-in-law. There are many wise, Godly words being written on this blog. Read only if you want to be challenged.

2. Girl Talk, run by Carolyn Mahaney and her daughters

3. Scarlet Lillies a blog run my two young wives and mothers who share recipes, thoughts, pictures, and lovely gardening tips.

4. Making Home Jess at Making Home shares Godly wisdom about motherhood and being a wife.

5. Large Family Mothering A sweet mother of fourteen shares her life and love of her family and home.

6. Ladies Against Feminism Ladies Against Feminism post links to articles about things happen in the United States that are related to the home and womanhood on a regular basis. These articles are great food for thought.

7. Domestic Felicity Mrs. Anna T, a Jewish wife, shares her thoughts on being helpmeet to her husband and provides much wise insight for single women.

8. Your Sacred Calling

9. The Piffle Lecture A fun blog to read about another young wife and mother.

On The Road to Food Snob-dom

No longer will I eat just any ol’ granola bar; no, I want a Luna bar (which, by the way, contains no dairy, no wheat, and is made from 70% organic ingredients.) No longer will I eagerly reach for deli-sliced ham or turkey. Instead, I proudly reach for Hormel’s Natural Choice lunch meat, which contains no preservatives or artificial ingredients.

When I search for recipes online, no longer do I first turn to my formerly beloved allrecipes.com; instead, I turn to the more dignified epicurious.com. So, if you come over for macaroni and cheese, please do not expect “Baked Macaroni and Cheese III”, as you will be having “Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto and Taleggio”. And for a “quick & easy” meal, expect something like “Roasted Chicken Breast with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes and Paprika”.

Don’t expect something like a grilled cheese sandwich; I might be insulted.

Even my chocolate and coffee habits are changing. The thought of a Hershey bar does nothing for me. Kroger brand coffee makes my heart sink. However, the idea of Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark chocolate and an organic blend of dark coffee…mmmm!

Of course, the journey to the kingdom of Food Snob-dom is not complete (I still have some chili-cheese Fritos hiding in my desk drawer). But it has begun.

I Dream A Sweet Dream

I dream of a plain in Africa. Singing voices from working tribes are carried on the wind. A drum beats in the distance. The warm air sweeps around me in a wild land.

I dream of a town in India. Children running, barefoot, naked, free. Spices float in the air; strong, sweet scents fill my nostrils and lungs.

I dream of a road in Mexico. Dusty air all around me. Dogs barking, people walking slow, talking. Bright colors flashing.

I dream of a hill in Ireland. Green, rolling in front of me as far as I can see. A gray sky, a rain, a redemptive rain falling softly all around me.

I dream of a place in Italy. Smells of the ocean, the catch of the day. People talking to one another, shouting, laughing. A quiet, busy, productive home.

I dream of a market in Greece.  A housewife walking home with arms full of groceries. A cheerful dining room, steaming vegetables, fresh salads, new milk and cheese, old wine.

I dream of a home. People laughing, talking. Pans sizzling and pots bubbling. Children running and screen doors slamming. Joy and love fill the air in this place. It is my own.

Every dream I dream is sweet, whether near or far, be it here or there, for a content heart can be had in any place.

What Women Want

I am blown away by this article, The Cost of Delaying Marriage.  In all of my reading, I have not heard someone put these thoughts together so well. No, it’s not a perfect article, nor are all sides of the issue covered, but finally someone has been able to vocalize the hidden thoughts lurking in the minds of today’s women–whether they know it or not. I know I am one such woman.