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Warm & Yummy Cabbage Soup
“Having a good wife and rich cabbage soup, seek not other things.” -Russian Proverb Cabbage Soup 2 garlic clove, minced ½ cup chopped...
Marge Barton
Mar 9, 20211 min read


The Pout-Pout Fish
The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen pictures by Dan Hanna Amazon writes: Deep in the water, Mr. Fish swims about With his fish face...
Marge Barton
Mar 8, 20211 min read


Father the Provider
“My father didn’t tell me how to live, He lived and let me watch him do it.” -Clarence Budington Kelland He was the provider and we were...
Marge Barton
Mar 3, 20211 min read


Creamy Horseradish and Dill Dip
"Any of our prepared meals would work--we have all kinds, chicken and vegetables and you can cut them up into pieces, add a toothpick and...
Marge Barton
Mar 2, 20211 min read


Richard Scarry's The Animals of Farmer Jones
“Oink! Cluck! Moo! It’s suppertime on the farm ...” Oink! Cluck! Moo! It's suppertime on the farm and all the animals are hungry. But...
Marge Barton
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Fun, Fun, Children
"Capture the moments with your children,. -Marge Barton Joyful Children - Two to Six-Year-Olds It was Sunday, I had gone over to my...
Marge Barton
Feb 24, 20211 min read


Mom's Apple-Nut Muffins
“Dinning together with family members can be a time of enjoyment and bonding.” -Carolyn Cambell Mom’s Apple-Nut Muffins 1 egg 3.4 cup of...
Marge Barton
Feb 23, 20211 min read


DANIEL and the very HUNGRY LIONS
Written by Tim Thornborough, Illustrated by Jennifer Davison Amazon writes: “Discover what happened when God's faithful servant was...
Marge Barton
Feb 22, 20211 min read


"Do I Love Thee"
"How do I love thee, let me count the ways ...' Elizabeth Barrett Browning Lucky for my parents when they were nearing their last years...
Marge Barton
Feb 10, 20211 min read


Warm & Cozy Potato Soup
“To feel safe and warm on a cold wet night, all you really need is soup.” -Laurie Colwin Warm & Cozy Potato Soup ¼ cup chopped onion 2...
Marge Barton
Feb 9, 20211 min read


the remember balloons by Jessie Oliveras
“Grandpa has a lot of balloons. Birthdays and long-ago summers ... ---Jessie Oliveras As advertised on Amazon: What’s Happening to...
Marge Barton
Feb 8, 20211 min read


Abraham Lincoln & Grandsons
“-that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not parish from the earth. --Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address....
Marge Barton
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Easy Friday Night Chicken Fingers
”Food for thought is no substitute for the real thing.” -Author Unknown Easy Friday Night Chicken Fingers 3 boneless, skinless, chicken...
Marge Barton
Feb 2, 20211 min read


"Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
“Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation." - Abraham Lincoln Amazon writes: “Born to a...
Marge Barton
Feb 1, 20211 min read


I love Valentine's Day
"Be my Valentine!" - "Just for you, here's my heart Valentine!" - from Valentines “Be my Valentine” was the most quoted phrase on...
Marge Barton
Jan 28, 20211 min read


Easy Decadent Truffles
"A little chocolate a day keeps the doctor at bay." -Marcia Carringto EASY DECADENT TRUFFLES 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese 3 cups sifted...
Marge Barton
Jan 26, 20211 min read


Valentine Blessings
"Oh brother Bear, will you be mine? ... Your Supers Secret Valentine" -Mike Berenstain Amazon writes: A new Berenstain Bears Living...
Marge Barton
Jan 25, 20211 min read


A Child's Prayer
"Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God." -Mother Teresa It was misting rain. We were coming home from a trip to Washington, D.C....
Marge Barton
Jan 20, 20211 min read


Mother's Brownies
"All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." -Charles M. Schutz Mother’s Brownies 1 ½ cup sugar ¾ cup...
Marge Barton
Jan 19, 20211 min read


Poems and Prayers for the Very Young
"God's in His Heaven - All's right with the world! -Robert Browning Poems and Prayers FOR THE VERY YOUNG - Selected and Illustrated by...
Marge Barton
Jan 18, 20211 min read
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