Winter is Here!

..Well, the weather outside it frightful, but the snow is so delightful! As there's really no place to go...

~Let it snow, let it snow, LET IT SNOW!!~

...I am enjoying this little bit of whiteness that has decided to visit in time for Thanksgiving. Goodness, our area hasn’t had a white Thanksgiving for…who knows how long? I certainly wasn’t around. ;)

The fire is crackling merrily, as I’m sure it is in most of your homes which are blessed with a wood stove…it is just such a part of Winter, to me! A mug of warm Sugar Cookie Tea in my hand (SCRUMPTIOUS tea, ladies—do try it!), an ear warmer over my head, a scarf about my neck, and my school books in my lap. *Sigh* ..Not to mention the dozens of water troughs outside waiting to be unthawed…=)

Anyways. I am enjoying the snow, and though we only have about an inch…it is snow, nevertheless! Today some dear friends are coming over (LORD willing, with this weather!) to watch a movie with us. I am excited, as we haven’t seen the for some time! Also, another exciting thing coming up…another sweet friend is going to be guiding my sister, a few other young ladies, and I in making our own regency dresses! I am thrilled…we may even get to go to a ball, if all works out. Yay! Have any of you made an “old-fashioned” dress before? Tell me, what color was your’s? I am still in the hard decision of what color to make it…

Is There a Path to Yesterday?

People tell me life is like a road.

A long,

Terrible,

Beautiful road

With little paths beside it,

Each leading who knows where--

Perhaps to Marriage,

Perhaps to Fortune,

Perhaps to Disaster.

Is there a path to Yesterday?

A little hidden lane, perhaps,

That none can find but we who are in need--

A hasty word,

A hurried choice,

A sharp regret that needs to be set right.

Is there a path to Yesterday?

Sheer nonsense, so I'm told,

Perhaps it is--I wouldn't know.

The worse for me and all of my laments:

Unaccomplished dreams,

Lost tempers never found.

Still, it's a pleasant thought

That I could undo every slip--

I cannot blame my muddy road for all.

Is there a path to Yesterday?

*Poem and photo copyright 2010 L.M. Morud. If you copy, you will be in trouble! I have ways...;) So, thank you for heeding this advice.*

~~Note on poem: there doesn't need to be a "Path to Yesterday!" Though we may regret many things and need to ask forgiveness of others sometimes, Jesus has forgiven us of all our past wrongs and thrown them away, if we ask Him. Hurray!~~ 

Blessings,

Miss Lucia

Consider the Lilies of the Field...

...Not exactly a lily, but this photo and verse seemed to 'go' somehow! I love how vivid and "refreshing" the photo turned out!

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..Visit my photography blog for more photos..

..and stay tuned for a giveaway when I reach 100 followers--only six to go! Thank you so much, dear friends..

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Blessings,

Miss Lucia

~A Musically Inclined Post~

My instrument...

"Music is a higher revelation

than all wisdom and philosphy.

Music is the electrical soil

in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents."

~ Ludwig van Beethoven ~

"Music gives a soul to the universe,

wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination,
and life to everything."


~ Plato ~

My current piece...

A future instrument...

I have been playing for...

*~~Seven years~~*

A piece I learned quickly...

A piece I struggled with...

~"Callion," with four flats~

Something I am working on...

~Better sight-reading~

I use my piano...

~As a homeschool choir player

~At church

~Nursing Home programs

~Funerals

~On-the-spot opportunities

I hope you enjoyed this little "informative" post! I would love to know what instruments *you* all play!

A Healthful Start--Oh, Yes, Indeed!

..I was proud of myself, today. Know why? I has such a healthy breakfast! Surprising?? Well, not really, I suppose...our family *tries* to eat "healthy" all the time, but some days it is just what's in the cupboard!

Anways.

..I was going to show you what a delightfully delicious healthful breakfast I had? Indeed!

One homemade Banana Nut Muffin...

Want to try 'em? Well, then!
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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 overripe bananas

1 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

2 eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly butter 2 muffin tins.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture. With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the remaining bananas and sugar together like you mean it, for a good 3 minutes. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla and beat well, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice. Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Fold in the nuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins to fill them about halfway. Give them a rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out.

Bake until a toothpick stuck in the muffins comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before turning the muffins out. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Two slices of organic Pear...

One glass of Organic OJ

..Yes, I am quite pleased with myself. ;) A good breakfast starts the day of right, as I always say!

...Well, this is the first time I've said it, but..=D

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Blessings,

Miss Lucia

My Photo!

~Oh, look, Dear Friends!~

I am one of the *finalists* for Hannah Grace's Fall Photo Contest!! How exciting is that??!! Please help her choose a winner by viewing all of the photos here, then voting on her sidebar. If you feel so led, mine is:

"Pun'kin Beauty"

....I can't wait to see the results! Oh, and yes, I am back from XC State (obviously..). Update on the, too, soon!

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A Silly Little Informative Post...

~Oh, Readers! Oh, Dear Friends!~

...Things have been quite busy lately. And by busy, I mean b.u.s.y. =D But, first things first, My Dear, Loyal Readers...and one exciting thing I have to announce is:

I am only ten followers away from the big ONE-OH-OH!! In other words: 100!!

...I cannot believe so many lovely readers care about my blog so much...*sniff* You are truly the best followers a girl could have. *Showers of thanks and chocolates* ;) If I reach one hundred soon, who knows? *sly smile* I may indeed end up have an...*ahem*...g-i-v-e-a-w-a-y...

Pretty fun, huh?

So. Back to business. =) I would really apprectiate your prayers this coming weekend. Our Cross Country Running Varsity team won the Districts meet, which mean we (both boys' team and girls') will be traveling to State Championships tomorrow. The meet is on Saturday, so be praying hard for our teams, that we will all do our very, very, very best! It's not all about winning, I know, but it would be..nice to get a trophy. =) Thank you so much, friends! Also, for our saftey on the three hour ride up...roads can be dangerous. =I

Other than that, nothing much has been happening {besides school, of course}. Oh! *slaps head* How could I forget?? Two very exciting giveaways are going on as I speak....gracious me! Take a look:

Miss Jenny Marie is celebrating her two-year blog anniversary!!

Go look over her lovely blog and, while you're at it, see what she's offering in honor of this occasion! How wonderful~CONGRATULATIONS, Jen!

Miss Hannah Grace is having a giveaway as part of her Fall Festival!

..And, my friends, I am pleased to say that *I* was honored to be asked to sponser it. Homemade Fall cards--perhaps at your fingertips! ;)

...That is all. Good night.

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~Kidding! =D May the LORD bless you, Dear Friends, and may you have the best week-end ever! Love and hugs to you all. <3

"When Your Heart Begins to Stray:" Questions to Answer!

..So, friends, I have a favor to ask of you. :)

Do you remember my September post, "When Your Heart Begins to Stray," on when you have stumbled in your walk of Purity? Read it here if you need to refresh your memory, or are a newcomer. =)

Anyways. I got quite a few {rather difficult} questions concerning that topic, and I am not wise by myself. I was wondering: could you, my Dear Friends, help me out, if you feel so led? Please pray about your answers, then send them in to me by e-mail:

lmmorud@gmail.com

..I will post the answers to each question ASAP. Thank you so much! I really want as much input from godly young ladies as I can get...I could do this all by myself, but more make the wiser, and I am certainly not wise. ;)

So. Without furthur adiu, here is the first question I recieved concerning my "Purity Post". I have chosen to keep all questioners anonymous, even if they did not explicitly desire this.

So....Is is bad to 'like' someone?

Because I have a major crush on a boy I know...

~Anonymous

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Girls? Ladies? What are your answers? How can you wisely advise this young lady?

~ I eagerly await your answers! Miss Anonymous, thank you for your question. We will {hopefully} have some heart-felt answers to you shortly! Do not give up in striving to remain pure. <3



*If you answer the question by comment instead of by e-mail, I will not publish your comments until the "answering" post*