From the monthly archives: February 2011

Slow-Down Fast & Simplify: To-Do/Not-To-Do List

By annkroeker On February 26, 2011 · 28 Comments

Join me as I embark on a “Slow-Down Fast”: a season dedicated to humbly and boldly simplifying and slowing (schedule, habits, activities, thought-patterns) in order to experience a more focused and intimate relationship with God in my everyday life.

The “fast” will begin Ash [...]

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Food on Fridays: Grandma Cookies

By annkroeker On February 24, 2011 · 11 Comments


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Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.

If you want, you could simply tell us if you’re going to fast from anything for [...]

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There & Back Again: Grandma’s Cookie Pan

By annkroeker On February 24, 2011 · 13 Comments

I remember the back door of Grandma’s house swinging open. I can still hear the spring stretching, squeaking and pulling the door shut with a solid thunk. I can see the porcelain kitchen sink, the linoleum floor and the baker’s cabinet where she stored all that she needed to make noodles or cookies…I can [...]

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Curiosity Journal: Feb 23, 2011

By annkroeker On February 23, 2011 · 13 Comments

Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing.

Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I’m occasionally recording a Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing.

Reading: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp

Just about done [...]

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Slow-Down Fast & Simplify: Silence & Solitude

By annkroeker On February 19, 2011 · 25 Comments

On a day when I’m considering how to simplify, you might wonder why I have not just one blog button but two in place.

I’m inviting you to join me as I embark on a “Slow-Down Fast”: a season dedicated to humbly and boldly [...]

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Food on Fridays: Hershey’s Fudge

By annkroeker On February 17, 2011 · 6 Comments


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Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.

If you want, you could tell us the story of your first taste of

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There & Back Again: Slow-Down Fast & Simplify

By annkroeker On February 17, 2011 · 8 Comments

When Cheryl Smith, one of my friends and colleagues at TheHighCalling.org, launched her “Simplify” project, I knew it was a good fit. “Simplicity.” That’s me.

My wardrobe is simple, my meals are simple, my decor (what little there is) is simple, my schedule is—usually—simple. Hairstyle, jewelry, nails, shoes: simple, simple, simple. [...]

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Food on Fridays: Bring on the Beet

By annkroeker On February 10, 2011 · 14 Comments


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Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.

If you want, you could describe what you eat to stay fortified during these dreary February [...]

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There and Back Again: Curiosity Journal

By annkroeker On February 9, 2011 · 8 Comments

Many years ago, I was at the Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin College where Rob Bell was one of the main speakers. When I mentioned it on my blog, Monica of Paper Bridges left this comment: “Rob Bell! I’d totally be freaked out meeting him….Details, Ann.”

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What Kind of Fast?

By annkroeker On February 8, 2011 · 17 Comments

On Sunday I gathered with some friends to watch the Superbowl. I took brownie bites to share. For most of the game, I perched on a stool next to J, a teacher at an inner-city school.

J said, “Tomorrow’s going to be hard. We had a long weekend, so the kids are [...]

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