To Gladden the Heart of Man

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I spent my birthday evening this year in my backyard, surrounded by good friends and festive music, enjoying the tastes and flavors of the Earth that God has given us to enjoy.

We sampled wines and cheeses (and a few fantastic beers for those fellas who do not care for wine) and generally feasted on life.
“You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate,
that he may bring forth food from the earth
and wine to gladden the heart of man,
oil to make his face shine
and bread to strengthen man’s heart.”
-Psalm 104:14-15


“Dining is and always was a great artistic opportunity.”
-Frank Lloyd Wright

“Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread,
and your labor for that which does not satisfy?
Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.”
-Isaiah 55:2


“My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips.”
-Psalm 63:5


“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold,
it would be a merrier world.-J.R.R. Tolkien

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22 Responses

  1. natalie eve 12 July 2009 at 1:06 pm

    >Happy Birthday Raechel!! What a festive looking party ~ wine, cheese, beer, candlelight and the great outdoors? Does it get any better! Loved the photos!

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  2. Heather 13 July 2009 at 11:26 am

    >Happy Birthday. What fun! I got hungry looking at all the yummy food. I hope your day was blessed. Have a great week.

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  3. Googies Girl 13 July 2009 at 2:04 pm

    >Happy Birthday Raechel!!!
    The party looks absolutely beautiful! And you quoted FLW!! You've won me over!
    xoxo,
    Marian

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  4. Christine 15 July 2009 at 2:00 pm

    >I'm so glad we've been commanded to delight in rich food. That makes the stomach ache I had after the party all the more excusable. Right? Am I interpreting that correctly?

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