weapons of mass distraction
I recently read about a single mother who received a four month driving suspension for distracted driving; talking on her phone while driving, two incidences three weeks apart. But because Read more…
Author: Anastasia Bartlett
Cheese Pascha
You need a big mixer for this one, or cut the recipe down 3 pounds of room temperature cream cheese 1 pound room temperature butter 2 cups icing sugar 1 Read more…
Pascha Sweet Bread
Warm 4 cups of milk with 1 pound butter cool in large bowl, beat 12 eggs with 1 Tablespoon salt and 2.5 cups sugar Meanwhile mix 4 Tablespoons yeast with Read more…
Letting Go in times of uncertainty
I grew up, as most of us did, in a school system which emphasized planning. I learned to schedule time for homework assignments, work time, play time, social time; all Read more…
Time in the desert
Well, I can’t avoid talking about this Covid19 outbreak, especially since it has replaced the weather as the number one topic of choice. So here are a few thoughts. As Read more…
Incarnation
“What child is this who’s laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” When I was little and full of Christmas anticipation, this child served as a reason for me Read more…
Living Forgiveness
Twenty years ago, when we entered the Orthodox Christian Church, our children ranged in age from 9 to 16 years of age. One of the first services we experienced was Read more…
Is arguing theology worth it?
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years discussing theology and have recently concluded… there is no point. Orthodox means ‘right beliefs’, but right beliefs don’t necessarily translate into Read more…
Hatred
I do enjoy going to films, I am a Marvel and Star Wars fan, after all. But recently I’ve become more uncomfortable sitting through a movie and not just because Read more…
Transfiguration
I enjoyed the film The Matrix (the original not the sequels). The concept that reality is not what we think it is appeals to me. The TV series, Stranger Things Read more…