It’s that time of year again. The time of year when our calendars explode with parties, get-togethers, and activities. The time of year when our days are filled with errands and shopping. The time of year when our to-do lists become overcrowded with baking and cleaning and decorating and wrapping Christmas presents and addressing Christmas… Continue reading It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life
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We Are Family
This past weekend we had a special treat: my Aunt Marge, my mom’s sister, had flown in from Jacksonville and we had the opportunity to visit with her for a few hours on Saturday afternoon. The last time we saw her was at Taylor’s graduation “reunion†in May, 2008, so it had been awhile since… Continue reading We Are Family
Let’s Make a Deal!
I have this friend who is a whiz at deal-shopping. You know, one of those super coupon clippers/deal finders who never pays more than $10 for a months’ worth of groceries. Well, okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but she does find amazing deals and ways to save money on basic necessities. While I… Continue reading Let’s Make a Deal!
Threads of Gratitude: New Jeans Edition
Today, I am grateful for new jeans. You see, these aren’t just any new jeans. These were way-down-on-sale jeans. Like $10, originally $50. These were also size 12 jeans. That’s right. Size 12. As in two-sizes-smaller jeans, I-haven’t-worn-size-12-in-14-years jeans, I-was-barely-squeezing-into-size-16-jeans-in-August-but-couldn’t-bear-to-admit-I-was-a-size-18 jeans. To me, these jeans are more than just confirmation that yes, indeed, I HAVE… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: New Jeans Edition
Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt
This week has seemed to be about friends. On Saturday, I had the privilege of getting together with the ladies from my Bible study group last spring. We met over brunch at Panera Bread Company and the company was more delicious than the food. I’m so grateful for the friendship we share, for the way… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt
Waitin’ for The Big Guy
One of the greatest things about living in Fairview is the way we’re “Keeping it Country”: quiet, close-knit neighborhoods; glimpses of wildlife including bobcats, coyotes, hawks, falcons, rabbits and armadillos; dark sky ordinances to allow the night sky to shine in all its celestial glory; two-lane highways for easy country cruisin’; and a GREAT BIG… Continue reading Waitin’ for The Big Guy
The Evolution of a Great Day
5:20 A.M. – Wake up for no apparent reason. Not liking the way this day is starting. 5:50 A.M. – Tired of tossing and turning and trying to sleep, finally get up. Not thinking it’s going to be a great day. Try to find a quiet yet productive activity to consume my time while waiting… Continue reading The Evolution of a Great Day