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Signs of getting older…
So, Friday, I was sitting poolside, enjoying the day… and Saturday morning I realized that I was a whole new level of OLD! Yes, I must’ve been squinting while I was out there, because I have tan lines–yes, WHITE tan … Continue reading
Tornado…
Two Mondays ago, we had quite a storm rip through our neighborhood. There was no warning of anything beyond a strong thunderstorm, so I was pretty shocked when daylight turned suddenly to night, and the trees began to sway almost … Continue reading
A Review of “Come Monday…”
I gave this book 5 stars in my amazon review: “Carolyn’s intimate journey through cancer and treatment was such a joy to read. It details her emotional, social, physical, and spiritual struggles from being a “gal with cancer” to recovery. … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Song (get the tissues)
I wrote a song for my mom one Mother’s Day–only she discovered the words before I could perform it for her. I found her holding the words, crying… And now that I’m a mom, I KNOW this song is true. Enjoy!!! Mommy’s … Continue reading
Guest blogger: Walker T. Allen
Walker wrote a poem last Wednesday night, and I thought it was worth sharing. He learned about children less fortunate than he–in particular, a girl who has little or nothing. Poem by Walker T. Allen No food, No toys, No … Continue reading
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Tough Stuff
tough stuff by Sara Marie Allen tough stuff. tell my child, chin up, it’s a cruel world, don’t care what they say. I see his skin, tender like a molted spider’s, harden in the elements. … Continue reading
Thank You Notes
It seems that thank you notes are becoming a thing of the past. I know that I still expect them, and I still write them (sometimes late, but I usually still write them). In this day and age, maybe a … Continue reading
Refinished
I bought some old dining room chairs a few weeks ago. They were truly hideous, but they had “good bones”. It was hard to see past the stained seats, the scraped up legs, and a busted chair back to what they could … Continue reading
Whatever is right
How much of our time is spent thinking about difficult and awful things? A Reader’s Digest article from April 2012 points out that happy and great news headlines are rare. It’s so true. Our entertainment is built around conflict, from our novels … Continue reading
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