Moved by the contemporary rendition of Chris Tomlin's Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) we sang at ten45 on Sunday, my mind drifted to the unfamiliar history of the very familiar gospel song told by Wintley Phipps. Set to the tune of a West African sorrow chant or slave melody, Wintley Phipps … [Read more...]
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Market Monday: The Family Dinner
I picked up The Family Dinner on a whim at Costco a couple weeks ago. I'm a sucker for good looking book covers and the title of this cheery, bright yellow book had me at family dinner. A day or so later I started reading the book. I devoured it in one sitting. No pun intended. The premise of the … [Read more...]
Dinnertime
DINNERTIME David asks for his dessert Peggy wants to press her skirt She has a dance class and she's late David says he cannot wait Mike is giving him a ride He'll just go and wait outside Father tells him he will not David mutters thanks a lot Ann says she expects a call Benjamin won't eat at … [Read more...]
Nana’s Olive Balls
I love family recipes that have precious memories. My Nana passed away when I was two, so I cherish stories like this that Mia passed along to me. I've nibbled on these olive balls all of my life and at some point along the way added the martinis too. I think Nana would be thrilled to know her … [Read more...]
MEME
I got tagged for this meme by amamgets over at life its ownself. I'm not really sure what a meme is, except that you are supposed to answer the questions. For those of you who read this, you are supposed to answer the same questions in your own blog. So, here goes.... 1.Grab the book nearest to … [Read more...]
Introduction to The Schell Cafe: December 26, 2005
My husband’s grandfather, Frank M. Schell owned the Schell Café in Cooper, Texas during the early 1900's. I never knew Grandfather Schell, but he must have loved serving great meals and having folks gather ‘round his tables. His son William B. Schell, my late father-in-law, finished every meal in … [Read more...]
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