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A Farmhouse Table That Dug A Well In Haiti
Have you ever had a farmhouse table that dug a well in Haiti? I have one and it is AAAHHH MAAAAZING! My friend said, “Hey, I’m having a yard sale of items that people have donated to me. Stop by if you get a chance.” So I stopped. And I plundered through faded cookbooks from…
A Faux Rug for a Facelift
Have you ever used a faux rug for a facelift? I did once…but not on MY face, though. I drove through a storm the other day. It was bright and sunshiny at home when I jumped in our big black Denali and turned the front wheels toward I 70 West. I scrolled on my phone…
Best Advice Ever From The Band Director
They accused me of being a crazy band mom, so I just may as well own it. He did give the best advice ever, after all. I honestly have no idea what a crazy band mom is or what one looks like… …I think she might yell loudly and pump her fists in the air…
Marriage On The Rocks…or not
Be kind and not selfish Be patient and keep your word Talk to each other but listen first Be quiet but don’t make them read your mind Give each other space but look at each other when you talk…if possible Realize you won’t always agree and that’s ok Laugh, have fun and work through the…
A Walk In The Dark
A walk in the dark couldn’t hurt… …fluttering leaves on the trees over hung the sidewalk of our picturesque street. Streetlights did not light the section on which I was walking. I could see light ahead and if I looked over my shoulder, I could see light behind. I had to go thru the dark…
Girl Yer Uhmazin’
Y’all I’m trying. I really am. I have this habit of dropping the “ing” from words and saying “in”. And it’s hard. I’d much rather say, “Y’all I’m tryin’. I really am. I’m tryin’ to stop droppin’ the ing from words.” Sigh. Do y’all do that. Do you say innit for isn’t it? I dunno…this…
Five Things I’ve Learned (about life) From Our Grand Miracle
How do I tell the story about five things I’ve learned (about life) from one so very tiny? My cell phone lit up. The call was coming in. I stepped from a meeting that had been pre-arranged to “pick my brain for ideas” . Only five days old, our little Grand Miracle had completed the…
The World’s Best Pink Lemonade Pie
If you’ve never had the world’s best pink lemonade pie, well then come here. You need a hug. It’s so easy, you’ll actually be willing to make it all by yourself. Scroll to the bottom of the blog post for the recipe, if you don’t want to read all the other stuff! *chuckle* From the…
When I’m Weak
I stepped slowly across the threshold for the back door and swatted it closed behind me. I wandered aimlessly to the dining room. It was hot. I was weak.. and hot. But still… When I’m weak, I sit and wait. Then I meandered to the living room and plopped down on the sofa. My eyes…