This And That

 

As always, my zinnia are the bright spot in my garden in August. Funny that of all the different types I seeded last year, the only ones to reseed are pinks. The minis, the deeply petaled ones, and the flater ones - all pink. Last year, especially in the minis, I had oranges, lime, purple, too.

It's been HOT and HUMID but today and tomorrow are going to be mid 80's and then we are having a patch of 70's! Unheard of in August, but we'll take the break in the heat!

Our Texas friends will be here for dinner on Saturday and I believe I will make homemade hamburgers on the grill. The weather is supposed to be 77 degrees and sunny. It'll be perfect.

I take about 3 pounds of ground angus beef, raised and butchered locally, I add salt and pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. I use this patty maker and then Tim or Kyle usually do the grilling.

 

They taste fantastic and we rarely go out for a burger because we love our own so much.

I've been enjoying our friend Nigel Andreola's Album on Spotify this morning. You can find it {here}. 

Tim and I have been talking of an addition to the house and whether it is actually going to happen or not. My parents are reluctant in this economy. This has lead me to thinking about humble homes. We don't have a tiny house, it's about 1500 square feet, and we have a full basement. However it is not a grand house. However, it has sheltered a lot of people, hosted many events and gatherings, keeps us cozy and warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Its a place where LOVE lives. 

The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his
And he is mine for ever.

Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul he leadeth,
And where the verdant pastures grow
With food celestial feedeth.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me,
And on his shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

In death's dark vale I fear no ill
With thee, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.

Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
Thy unction, grace bestoweth:
And O what transport of delight
From thy pure chalice floweth!

And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
Within thy house for ever.

Because I love home and decor accounts on social media, I am always seeing grand houses, getting grand makeovers. Some I know are just making their home more suited to their own taste and that is great! That's how all our homes should be! I guess I am just wanting to write in praise of small homes. They have value and worth. I am going to focus on that more on my blog.

I hope you have an excellent day, friends!