Dear Readers, I hope you've had a wonderful start to your new year. I've experienced the loss of a family member and am struggling with my mother being in a difficult housing situation. I'd appreciate prayers. Now, let's focus on the joy and beauty of God's love. So grateful for faith! Introduce yourself—name, where you’re from, and something people notice when they meet you. Hi everyone, my name is Ashley. I was born on the island of Nassau, Bahamas, but I spent most of my l
The holidays always bring the age-old question--what to do with the leftover Christmas ham? I shared my favorite quiche recipe last year. This year, I'm sharing another favorite--a cheesy, cozy pasta sure to warm the tummy. Enjoy! Ham Tetrazzini Ingredients: 3 cups (8 ounces macaroni twirls, uncooked--I used small shells, bowties are also good) 2 cups cubed ham 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy or whipping cream 1/3
Dear Readers, I hope you are able to spend time this season focusing on faith, family, and friends! I know that I am grateful for this season of taking a break--work gives us purpose and I am blessed to be a teacher but I also find just sitting and soaking in the fresh air, the birds, and even the beauty of bare trees--such a gift! For 2026, I wish us all a year of more faith, family, and friends--and perhaps a surprise or two, the good kind, of course. Speaking
