Xenial

I’m humble-proud–as Christian authors and pastors are fond of saying–to bring a fancy-schmancy word for the letter “X”.😉  The link to Merriam-Webster is at end of post.

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Let us be gracious and hospitable

to welcome those from other cities

~ our home, and gifts from larder share ~

we know not if they bring God’s message

or have burdened heart, need our prayer ~

~ Cale

Amplified Bible
Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Heb 13:2

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xenial

Gentle Rain

Sovereign’s steady hand

pours gentle rain of blessing

tastes like coming spring

though chilly gray it’s welcome

singing prayers of gratitude

~ Cale

Welcome!

The Christmas lights and decorations are getting packed away as I have energy (and the good sense to label boxes this year🙄).

Thank goodness there’s still time to make New Year’s treats from recipes I sorted weeks ago…if I hustle. 

But I’m most looking forward to a hearty pot of borscht–yep, CABBAGE…preferably in the form of sauerkraut!  How I love the ruby red of beets (which reminds me…I could bake the loaf of cranberry bread that didn’t happen between Thanksgiving and Christmas).

So this is a new blog, and I’m totally thrilled that WordPress gives us lovely falling snow which doesn’t chill the bones, thank you!!  A few days ago it appeared there was some white stuff on the grass below my window…but I couldn’t be sure (it might have been only my annoying cataracts).  I checked again, and sure enough it remained…until gradually melting in the rain.  Ah well…changing seasons and mercurial weather…at this point I’m eager for Spring cherry blossoms (sigh).

In any event, if you’ve stumbled on this site in your blog travels, I greet you with a warm welcome–perhaps I’ll see you again when I’ve hung up the apron, and settled into writing mode.  I offer blessings to all…may you enjoy peace and contentment, and HOPE as we enter the New Year!  Cale😊