Loneliness is not quite the word I’m looking for. The actual word is loneness. Being alone, unaccompanied, As in a lone traveler. I’ve learned that many of my pains and sorrows must be faced alone. As well as joys and celebrations. First of all, I’m a private person. Second, well second, I’ve learned that it’s … More loneness
TGIF. I’m unabashedly glad it’s Friday. How about you? Here are my FFFs for the week. I am not a shameless self promoter. Or maybe I am…. This week I finally [as in it took me 3 years] posted some items on my Etsy store. I wouldn’t mind if you meander over and make a … More Flapjack Friday Faves [10.18]
Marriage is so many things. Commitment. Love. Growth, family, friendship. I’ve pondered my marriage and marriage in general quite a lot, as of late. I’ve decided [completely on my own] the ultimate test of marriage is asking oneself this question: Knowing everything I know today, would I go back and marry this person again? Gosh, … More would you?
My daughter, at fifteen, is old enough to determine whether she takes a compliment to heart. For example, if I tell her she looks nice she may or may not truly believe it. She has her own standard and measurement of whether she looks good or not. Another example. She is on her school soccer … More encouragement
Over a year ago, my daughter and I watched a television program called Motor City Rising. As you might have assessed from the show title, it was about revitalization in Detroit. We were especially interested in a non-profit featured on the program, Humble Design. As I watched the segments of the program that specifically … More if I could
Happy Friday! I am ecstatic our family is going camping today! October is a lovely month here in Kentucky. The forecast is great. I’m working a half day. Then we’re off. To Indiana. Which I’m confident is also lovely in October. Here’s a list of the 26 Best Places to Pitch a Tent in the … More Flapjack Friday Faves [10.11]
I recently completed a book, The Cuckoo’s Calling. Reading it took me longer than I’d originally expected and the book ended up being overdue at the library. When I finished it, I promptly returned it, with the plan of searching for something new to read there in the library. Lately, most of my reading has … More non-fiction
Happy Friday. I hope you’re looking forward to a lovely weekend. It’s supposed to rain here. But my first born is coming home from college for a visit so all is well. Here’s a few quotes/sayings/thoughtful expressions in word form for your perusal. Rand Paul to the Lexington Herald Leader, my local paper: And this … More Flapjack Friday Faves [10.04]
For oh so long I thought priorities were fairly simple. Kind of like the Marines: God/Core/Country. So, for a person such as myself: God/Husband/Kids/Etc. Yet I realize now it’s not that easy. Or maybe it’s extremely easy and I’ve tried to put way too much into it. In particular, I’m finding priorities regarding my husband … More prioritizing one’s priorities
Yesterday morning I said something stupid to my husband. Something I apologized for before he left for work. Yet I realize though an apology is accepted, the thought has been vocalized. Feelings have been exposed. Grace, she comes with a heavy load Memories, they can’t be erased Like a pill I swallow, he makes me … More said something stupid
Upon a Sunny Day 