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Topic: ZEST (10/01/15)
It's the little things in life isn't it, where we see God's glory over and over again?

God gave me the gift of a green thumb. One of my greatest pleasures is my garden out on my deck. Here in Panama we can grow things year round. Thank you, God, for sending us to Panama to retire! One of my favorite things to grow in my container garden is herbs. There is nothing more satisfying than to walk onto your deck and choose the perfect herb for your dinner tonight. Such satisfaction in providing for oneself. Dill has become my favorite herb lately because of it's tangy, kick-in-the-pants, fresh flavor. It makes whatever you put it in taste better; tartar sauce, salmon patties, potato salad. There is nothing better than a glob of potato salad with a grilled hunk of meat to bring a smile to your face. I've always liked my potato salad with chunks of potatoes, crispy veggies, creamy dressing and a touch of flavor. Dill pickle relish was always my choice for flavor because of it's semi-sweet tanginess, but being the health nut that I am, processed relish was always the no-no in my otherwise fresh choices. Who would have thought that a fresh sprig of dill could replace a paragraph of ingredients called relish! But it does, and with great vigor! BANG! My potato salad just went to the next level! Simpler and cheaper, it now has a fresher, tangy, cooler taste making you crave the next bite before you finish the first! The raves of eaters are coming in. Woo Hoo!

As I looked at my dill plant this morning, with it's beautiful, feathered green leaves, I was admiring the glory of God and how He has thought of everything! Every little thing to give us pleasure. His glory is everywhere and in such abundance that each day can bring new discoveries. How awesome is God!
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Donna Powers
10/08/15
Your article made me hungry - and it illustrated your point clearly
Lynn Smith
10/08/15
It is amazing how God uses the little things in our life to reach out and let us know that He is with us.

A bit of a critique here: Perhaps you might want to separate the bulk of the story into a few paragraphs. It will make the story look more appealing and it will be easier to read.

All the best. :)
C D Swanson 
10/09/15
I really enjoyed your approach to the topic this week.

God bless~
Loni Bowden-Horn 
10/09/15
I liked how your story incorporated all of the senses such as sight, smell, and taste. I worked up quite an appetite reading about your homemade potato salad with fresh dill.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
10/09/15
This is short, but gets right to the point. I also have a garden in pots on my patio. There's something about it that does draw me closer to God.

Try not to use too many exclamation points. In a piece this size, there could maybe be one if it was part of dialog. Instead, let your wonderful word choices do the exclaiming for you. Also be careful of the universal you. Instead, make it more intimate by using the first person. Ex: walk on my deck, for my dinner.

I think you did a great job of writing on topic. Your entire story oozed zest, and that's not easy to do. I don't think you even used the topic word. I'll often challenge people to write on topic without using the topic word. It's not easy, but often they are the best stories.

You pulled me in right off and held my attention right to the last word. I'm eager to read more of your work. You definitely have a gift.
Larry Whittington
10/10/15
Your interest and knowledge of foods and cooking come through.

This would encourage followers.
AnnMarie Givans
10/10/15
I liked the story, and I could feel as well as relate to your excitement over the making of your potato salad.
There is nothing like having a meal come alive through the texture of an ingredient; especially when it's something you grew yourself with God's love, gift, and grace.