Summer in a jar: dried tomatoes in oil

A word about Castle Storming

The Business of Blogging

Apryl’s Helpful Holiday Drinking Guide
I won’t take credit for creating this, especially if you’re someone who’s still black and blue from hitting rockbottom.  On the other hand, if there’s a drink in it, you may want to take a closer look.  For those of us who are teetering on the brink of the miry pit, the gales of laughter induced from reading this might be just enough to send you over the edge.  Cheers to you!&#x

STOP: Exegesis explained
Suppose you're traveling to work and you see a stop sign. What do you do?   Now, suppose you’re a theology student who doesn’t get out of the books very often…   1. A post modernist deconstructs the sign (knocks it over with his car), ending forever the tyranny of the north-south traffic over the east-west traffic.  

It’s Time for the Annual Christmas Carol Concert in the Cathedral
The annual Anglophone in Aix event, organized by the International Christian Community of Provence (ICCP), is now preparing for its 2009 edition.   This traditional English and American Christmas carol sing has gained a loyal following, growing larger as the local French and expatriate communities are enchanted by the warm fellowship and the spirit of the holiday season.

Heavy Machinery: Removing the Blocks
Has any of my life been anything but by my own effort? Is there any room for the hand of God to move in my life?  Have I made any allowance for the supernatural in a manmade world?          Can you identify a fallen idol that could be blocking the flow?  Are you looking for praise, acclaim, or confirmation from

Les Apperatifs: Happy snacks to celebrate the start of something wonderful
The pleasures of the Provençal meal are renown.  It’s more than just great cooking, although that can’t be denied!  It’s the deliberate choice of the freshest ingredients, skilled preparation, perfectly balanced tastes and textures, and above all it’s a gathering of intentional conviviality.    Mealtime conversation offers a world of new understanding—especially if you’r