Today someone asked me to consider, to consider what question God would have me ask him. Aside from the obvious one I am asking of him and the obvious answer I desire from him, what question am I missing? Or rather, what does he desire to give me that I am missing or looking past? I don’t yet know the question. I am praying that he will whisper the question to me and give me the answer too. Then, perhaps, the answer to the first question will be obvious.
January 18, 2010
Photo of me (center) and sister (left), circa……1978??
There is something about old photos that can just transport us to another era, another frame of mind, another view of the world. This particular photo reminds me of a much simpler time.
December 23, 2009
Today was the day for paying homage to my grandmother and her traditional tiny cinnamon roll recipe. It is exciting and fun and brings back so many memories.
The first four ingredients are combined over low heat (this recipe was actually tripled) and then allowed to cool to lukewarm temperature:
2 cups milk
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 tsp. salt
While the above is cooling, dissolve 2 pkg (or 4.5 tsp) of yeast in 1/4 c. of warm water and wait until it foams up.
Then, add 1 cup flour to milk mixture along with softened yeast. Add 3 eggs. Beat well. 
Add remaining 4 cups of flour (beat after each addition) and beat well.
Put ball in a bowl.
Cover bowl and put in a warm spot in the kitchen.
Let dough rise until double in bulk (about one hour). Push/punch it down and let it rise again (about another hour).
Separate the dough in to four sections, and have flour on hand to help counter the stickiness of the dough. Roll out the dough. Spread butter (melted) and cinnamon sugar on the dough.
Roll up the dough so that the total diameter is about 1.5 inches.
Slice the roll and dip the slice (flat spiral side) into melted butter and then in cinnamon sugar.
Place in pan (sugar side up). Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
My oven works best at 22 minutes.
Ahh! Perfect for a cinnamon-licious Christmas (the triple recipe made more than 250)
These are always much-appreciated in our family!
(p.s. the key to this recipe is having ample melted butter on hand to brush over the rolls before baking, after baking, and before serving. enjoy!)
December 23, 2009
For unto us a child is born.
Unto us a son is given.
November 22, 2009
This day marks the start of Thanksgiving week in the US. It is good to pause (often) to recall and remember all the things (and people) for which I am thankful! This fall has been a good one, but it has also been hard, since my father’s cancer has returned and has spread to other areas. I am reminded of how precious each day is with loved ones. And, I want to celebrate our time together.
So this Thanksgiving week we will celebrate life, love, God’s goodness and his gifts as we visit with dear family from out of town. Peace! ~Suz.
November 12, 2009
After the Wedding (2006) is a film that reveals its characters and crafts an intricate, rich story, one scene at a time. It is poignant, moving, and life-affirming.
A beautiful, beautiful film.
Netflix info.
Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film
Danish with English Subtitles
October 24, 2009
wine and cheese set the mood
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artistic expressions provoke emotional responses
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given a camera, i am drawn to the details
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what inspires you?
October 19, 2009
I am enjoying this fall immensely.
I hope you are enjoying it (or spring in the southern hemisphere) as well!!
October 1, 2009
“Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose” by John Singer Sargent (24″ x 30″)
I love this ethereal picture, the dusk closing in and the glow of lanterns lighting the fragrant garden.
I spied this print recently and decided to purchase it. Then, my sister prompted me to take advantage of an amazing sale at a local shop to get it framed. Here it is. I am thrilled. I just love it.
I am off for the weekend. Enjoy your weekend, friends!
September 26, 2009
Good film (Italian) – Days and Clouds
Posted by Suz under Family, Movies, Relationship, Work[3] Comments
Bread and Tulips (Pane e tulipani) is touching film (2000) by Silvio Soldini about an Italian marriage. I just discovered his film Days and Clouds (Giorni e nuvole) made in 2007 that also looks at an Italian marriage. The husband of this affluent couple loses his job and the loss places quite a strain on their life. This film brings to light some of the strain of economic hardship upon a marriage. Like Bread and Tulips, it is a tender look at human relationships, family, and social connection, but through the lens of economic hardship. I recommend it.
