It's mid May and the last two weeks have been a fast paced blend of spring projects, spring cleaning, tennis, many gatherings of all kinds and an eye toward the coming weekend Wofford College graduation.
Spring cleaning included working in the yard and in the house and all kinds of places. As Cindy pointed out, we can play tennis all day long, but housework can really wear a body out! Spring cleaning is a ritual that I don't really look forward to, but I do enjoy trying to bring order out of chaos. As long as it lasts.
My friend Jody who is talented with fabric, needle and thread helped with a small project that became a really big project. Since I didn't get Mama's sewing gene it was wonderful to have Jody to help and I am grateful for her talent and her friendship.
Many others have been involved with all kinds of projects and events over the last several weeks. Our heads have kind of been spinning keeping it all on track. But no matter which direction we are going, it is always inspiring to find those people with special talents who can help move a project along. And who are truly using their God given gifts each and every day.
And speaking of God given gifts. Mother's Day was a special time for us. Both boys got up early to get home for Sunday brunch. The fact that they made the effort to drive home early on a Sunday morning warmed my heart because college boys love their sleeping time on a weekend! We were also glad that Lynn was in town. We fixed Sally Teddy's breakfast casserole and homemade biscuits. Of course Daddy brought some country ham. We felt more than blessed to have both our boys and both our mothers around the dining room table on Mother's Day.
I had another opportunity to honor Mama by attending a prayer breakfast at the Ruby Hunt YMCA. It was a good event and I enjoyed the fellowship. Hearing Renata Wingo's beautiful voice singing praise for both blessings and comfort during tough times was a sermon in itself.
We have had several opportunities to host or attend events involving young people in the last few weeks.
If anyone has any doubt about the calibre of young people, please don't worry. We had a wood fired pizza party for some high school seniors the other day. They jumped into the fun of creating their own pizzas and then chilled for a breather from their crazy busy schedules. We don't have our own high schoolers this year, but it was fun for us to see their positive energy and enthusiasm as they reach a huge milestone in their lives.
Then we attended Wofford College's Bosscars. Bosscars sounds like Oscars and it is Wofford's way of honoring athletes from all sports. It began with an upscale reception with all senior athletes who were presented with their letter and framed jersey. Then the Bosscars began with a Wofford Alumni as emcee and athletes from all sports presenting awards for Play of the Year, Comeback team of the year, etc. In between the awards each team had produced a video for entertainment. These videos were funny sketches about coaches and players and several about the new trainer who apparently pushes all the athletes pretty hard in the weight room. There were a lot of inside jokes and, after watching energy bars flying through the air, we picked up on the fact that the trainer also pushes energy bars.
We cracked up when one of the videos was a jeopardy parody which included a reference to David and his enthusiasm for home cooking. All in all the Bosscars event was yet another example of how creative and thoughtful and fun these bright college kids are.
Later on some of these same Wofford folk spent some down time at the Lake before their final exams. They had a little plumbing lesson along the way and, I have to say, it is a stroke of luck to have strong college boys with shovels when plumbing issues come up.
We took a quick picture on the dock of the group and realized just how much we have grown to love these kids. And how promising the future can be with young people like this on the horizon.
Raspberry Black Bean Dip
My friend Gretchen gave me this recipe a few years ago and it is a surprising blend of sweet, hot and salty. I have made it several times recently. It is quick, easy and somewhat healthy.
In a pie pan or 8 and 8 pyrex dish layer the following:
chopped red onion
1 can of black beans, drained well
1 8 ounce block of cream cheese (I just pull it off in little chunks and drop around)
I jar of raspberry salsa**
**Recently I couldn't find raspberry salsa but it works great to mix raspberry preserves and any kind of salsa together. Black bean and corn is especially good.
Mix about half preserves and half salsa then spread over the cream cheese layer.
Grated cheese on top - I use monterey jack with jalapeno and sharp cheddar
Bake at 350 degrees until everything is hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.
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