The Saturday Six

One.

A couple of summers ago, I went to the Speak Up Conference (Christian conference for writers and speakers) up in Michigan. While there, I met one of the speakers and we ended up becoming Facebook friends. In addition to his writing and speaking work, he's also an avid outdoorsman, and I noticed a post of his this week announcing some new guided hiking trips coming up. He didn't mention air conditioning, so I may be outta luck, but I do have to say - I think he'd be a fantastic guide if you're new at this or just want a faith-based trip! Here's the link to his site and info!

Two.

I loved Callie's summer fun list that she posted earlier this week! Lots of family fun ideas - and they don't require going places that are closed!

Three.

Back in the (fifteen) years before the doctors figured out my health issues stemmed from a faulty gallbladder, I was encouraged to steer clear of anything with citric acid, because it could flare up my (invisible) ulcer. That meant 15 years of no lemonade. Or orange juice. Or Mountain Dew. Or a host of other foods. And I still don't really consume them because I got out of the habit, but this homemade lemonade recipe DID catch my attention. I've never thought much about the whole syrup step!!

Four.

Speaking of recipes, this turtle ice cream sandwich cake looks like a really good summer decision to me! Anyone want to join me??

Five.

When I worked at WBCL, I had the pleasure of "meeting" Michelle Watson when she was a guest on Mid-Morning. I've kept up with her via social media since leaving the station, and last weekend, she got married! At age 60. Her first wedding! I loved this post she wrote for so many reasons. I love the nod to her own love story, the encouragement she gives to single women, and the encouragement she gives to dads of single girls, too! Even if you're married, take a look!


Six.

I am happy to report I have launched into the TRIPLE DIGITS in my Psalm reading. I'm so excited! (I mean, to be fair, I'm barely into the triple digits. But I am there.) But we're coming up on the end of June here, which means it's time to list the next round of reading for the Gospels reading plan if you're doing that this year. Here you go! By the way - this plan moves you into the book of Luke!