The last time we studied the Ancients (4 years ago), I borrowed this Gilgamesh Trilogy from someone.  As I was preparing our materials for this year, I remembered that I had planned to purchase this set for our own library the next time we study the Ancients. This summer I …

This year marks the start of S.A.G.E. Co-op’s seventh year!  What an amazing adventure these last few years have been!  I continually stand in awe at all God has done in and through this wonderful co-op.  What a privilege it is to be the Administrator of such a great endeavor.  …

FROG EYE SALAD   COOK MACARONI: 3/4 cup Acini de Pepi macaroni in 1 quart boiling water & drain for 8-10 minutes.  Cool. MIX DRESSING: 1/3 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons flour 1/2 cup Pineapple juice 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp lemon juice pinch of salt. Mix dress and cook until thick. …

I’m typically not one who listens to country music very often, but for some reason I’ve been hearing this song almost everywhere I turn this year and it reminds me so much of our dear friends and our annual (we’ve only had two so far, but who’s counting!) camping trip …

Gift #20 – BBQ Steak – there’s nothing better on a hot, summer night! Gift #21 – Local, home-grown beef.  No “pink slime” in our meat! Gift #22 – Josh!  Our meat-loving son who is happy to fix dinner when it comes to BBQ!  He makes a just-right burger or …

    Today Amanda and Trevan left for CA. Last week Trevan took Amanda to ID to meet a LOT of family at his sister’s wedding.  This week he’s taking her to CA to meet more family! My how time flies!  Wasn’t it just yesterday we brought Amanda home from …

    Today is vaccination catch-up day!  Poor Nathan had to have THREE shots! I actually have a good reason why they were/are behind.  The reason being several years ago (we won’t say exactly HOW MANY years ago) after some questions were raised about a particular vaccination (of which I …

I don’t remember where this recipe came from, but I’m still going to post it because it’s one of Amanda’s absolute favorite salads! We always make this recipe x4. BROCOLLI, BACON, AND CHEDDAR TOSS 3 cups brocolli 1/3 cup raisins 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped red onion Combine …

12 corn tortillas 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups Mexican blend cheese 3 cups chicken, cubed and cooked 1 large onion, sauteed 1 cup roasted red bell pepper strips (canned) or fresh red pepper 4.5 oz can chopped green chiles 12 oz cream cheese, cubed Mix chicken, onion, red …

Meet You in Hell by Les Standiford has been on my want-to-read-someday book list since 2007 when I read his book Last Train to Paradise about the railroad to Key West.  This seemed like a good year to read it since we are currently studying modern times (TOG Year 4 …