It’s once again……….FRIDAY! Yay. In my pledge to keep the Flapjack Friday Faves comin’, here’s the latest… I am fortunate in the fact my kids love to read. Alexandre Dumas to John Green. Dostoyevsky to Veronica Roth. And lots in between. So it saddens me that perhaps not as many young people are reading anymore: … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.16]
I’ve come to realize there is a next day. When you’re in a struggle, it can seem that you’re barely surviving today. It is nearly impossible to comprehend that there is anything beyond nightfall. That the sun actually comes up the next morning is a surprise. At the very best, it’s day to day. One … More the next day
I wrote the following as a Mother’s Day gift to my own mother: Mother to daughter. Lessons taught. Words of wisdom – life is what you make it. I thought I was past the lessons. Old enough. Steady. Then one day, no. What I thought, wasn’t. I needed friends, and thankfully they were there. … More mother to daughter
I just realized I haven’t entered a Flapjack Friday Faves since April 11. Hard to believe, yet true. So, I begin this entry with an earnest wish to be more faithful regarding my FFFs and blogging in general. These last few weeks have involved some firsts for me. For example, I’d never been bitten by … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.09]
I filed it in the safe. Do most people have alphabetized file folders in their safe? First I cleaned it. Then I placed it in an envelope. I sealed it. Then I filed it at what I considered the appropriate place. Maybe I should have handled it more ceremoniously. I was alone. I didn’t give … More filed away
I found myself pleased with a realization. As I left the cathedral yesterday morning, the place I’ve been worshiping these last few months, I found myself to be happy. While I realize one should, under good and normal circumstances leave one’s place of worship in a cheerful mood, I have had a dark shadow fall … More I found myself
Sometimes life is busy. Not a terribly profound statement, but true, correct? Currently, my work life consists of coordinating a fundraising event, compiling a grant report, and alas, helping with the beginning stages of yet another federal grant. Lest you think I’m complaining, I assure you, I’m not. Job security and all that, right? Anyways, … More measuring hope
I suppose Easter is all about trust. It’s the ultimate You can trust me…. ~ God Even though things grew very grim. His friends watched Jesus die. Publicly, brutally. Less than a week after they’d rode into Jerusalem ready to celebrate. Their friend Judas betrayed Jesus and also them. Then he committed suicide. That in … More trust
I enjoy reading but am having a hard time getting through books this year. I began reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt earlier this winter. Because it’s 784 pages long, weighs approximately five pounds, and is a 14 day loan from my library, I only made it halfway through before having to turn it back … More no focus
The plan for today. It’s Sunday, so that means donuts after church and homemade pizza for dinner. In between? Homework for the girl. House work for me. A few errands. Fill the car with gas. Walk the dog because it’s a beautiful day. Tomorrow? Well, it’s Monday which means work for me. School for … More maneuvers
Upon a Sunny Day 