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Like many of you, I grew up during the “simpler times.” At least that’s how it seemed to me when I was a little girl. (I’m sure my mama and daddy had a different perspective.) Life was less harried and moved at a slower pace. Until my pre-teen years I lived in a small town in a small house and attended a …
Good Monday morning, friends! Here’s to the bright start of a new week… *clink* (You may remember—that’s the sound of my coffee mug toasting yours.) I hope you had a delightful weekend. Over our way, we celebrated Father’s Day in a rather quiet fashion. I made a delicious Smithfield ham, mashed potatoes with creamy, country gravy, green bean casserole, and …
I rarely do a weekend blog post, but today I wanted to give a BIG shout-out to all the wonderful mothers who touch so many lives each and every day! Happy Mother’s Day! I pray you’re smothered with kisses, gathered in hugs, and blessed beyond measure! To you, dear Mamas, I dedicate these brief thoughts: You are loved. No one …
Mondays are challenging. It might have something to do with getting back in our groove after a relaxing weekend. At our house, we have a system. (For parents with school-age children I think routine is important. It lessens the stress when kids know what’s expected.) Our Mondays (and other work/school days) look like this: My husband and I rise early. …
By now, your preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday are probably well under way. Turkeys are thawing, pies are baking, and perhaps, your dinner table has already been set. At our house, we’re gearing up for three–yes, three–Thanksgiving celebrations. By the time this holiday ends, I’ll need to do some serious exercising. For now, though, I’m going to love on my …
Some professions are more taxing than others. No matter how much we adore what we do, any career will leave us emotionally and physically spent if we don’t take a break from time to time. For those of us who write, all work and no play can also be creativity-killers. I know from my own experience, spending endless days planted …
The birth of Jesus. The gathering of family. Mashed potatoes. And Gravy. Lots. Christmas carols. Holiday traditions. Watching old television classics. The smell of Christmas cookies baking in the oven. Church cantatas. Laughter on Christmas morning. Snow. But just a little. ****** What are your favorite things about Christmas? Happy Friday!
Well, the evening certainly started out on the right note. We left the house laughing and continued to laugh throughout much of the night. We’d just finished eating at a new barbecue restaurant, and despite the fact that it was just a tad pricey, we’d enjoyed the food and the ambience. As usual, I’d ordered iced tea with my meal and since we …
Yesterday afternoon (following morning worship), our church held its annual fall car-nival. It was an alternative to celebrations that other venues might offer this time of year. Our car-nival included: snow cones, cotton candy, funnel cakes, popcorn, goodie boxes, a cake walk, pulled pork, chili dogs, potato soup, bouncy toys, face painting, kids games, a petting zoo, AND a classic car …
I admit it. I’m a Pollyanna of sorts (by others’ definitions). I prefer to see the glass half-full instead of half-empty. If life rains on my parade, I’ll open an umbrella. Something not going my way? I’ll chalk it up to a lesson learned. Am I hopelessly happy when tough times come? Not really. But I know, too, that even …
