Chocolate Chip Cookies

With all that is going on in the world, I find it oddly comforting that the second most emailed article on the New York Times this week is a recipe for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

PS For further reading on the same topic, see "Perfection? Hint: It's Warm and Has a Secret"

Technologically challenged....

Since my technology skills leave something to be desired, it seems I've managed to post the video below in a way that makes it a)easy to watch, b)only half visible on the screen or c)entirely absent from the screen---all depending on what kind of computer and browser you are using. If you can not see it, and would like to, email me at discoveringfire@gmail.com and I will send you the video via email. Otherwise you can find it at the MSNBC Today show homepage!

Grace

This is a video interview with Ingrid Betancourt, the recently freed hostage from Colombia, whose rescue made waves around the world.

I caught part of this interview with Ann Curry on the nightly news, and was astonished at her grace, poise and eloquence. They did not mention much about the faith aspect, which they do go into a bit here in the lengthier version, but even though that alone might have caught my interest, I was simply mesmerized by her authenticity. I wish I could convey to her how very inspiring she is to me at this moment--but perhaps the least I can do is share her story of forgiveness with others who might care to listen.

Checking in...

So once again I check in with this blog only to admit how remiss I have been in posting. Too much going on, and too many books to read once again. I do hope to be sharing again shortly, and look forward to reconnecting with you all! In the meantime, I hope you are having a wonderful summer....