Update: My last post eluded to my desire to give up money-worry [i.e. worrying about money]. I believe I’m so far/so good. Last week was a little dicey, in that it included my husband’s birthday [begging the questions: should I purchase a gift, go with only a card, put my bike on Craig’s List hoping … More money, lent, etc. [an update]
I’ve decided to give up money for Lent. Well, sort of. I know that sounds like an odd thing to give up. A couple years back my Lent give up was vanity [I stopped wearing nearly all makeup and gave up all jewelry except my wedding ring]. A lot of folks give up a food … More Lent, money, and wisdom from a Sister
Our home What our home used to look like The fence in our backyard [I think whoever painted this left out the A. Meaning it should read “East Side”.] Meet our clock – a new addition. We will soon have everything arranged in a permanent manner. For now, we’re able to function. We’re happy to … More {home sweet home} aka {Life on Loudon}
I feel like I’m running in a race. And the finish line has been altered. Extended, if you will. What started off as a 5K has become a half marathon and could quite possibly end up a marathon. The race was supposed to end Monday. Now it’s Friday, and though it’s rumored that the finish … More {race with no end}
I’ve thought a lot lately about {place}. By that I mean an actual physical location. This most likely, is because I’m in the middle of a move. AKA relocation. Yesterday my husband Chip and I finished packing up our house on Lansill Road, after cleaning it thoroughly. The plan was to close on the home … More {place}
If you truly know my son, you know he truly relishes music. He turned 16 this week, on Groundhog Day to be exact. And since I haven’t really written a blog entry about the life and times of living with a future rock star, or future band teacher, or the next Oscar Peterson, or the … More confessions of a [motherofadrummer]
Will tomorrow be another snow day? Last Thursday was an early release day, due to a coming winter storm. The winter storm came through, and Friday was proclaimed a snow day. Likewise, yesterday was too. Today? Today was a regular Tuesday. Snow days = no school. Days off of school due to weather still intrigue … More Some Days are Snow Days
A week ago Wednesday night I found myself alone in our basement with my journal. All other family members were upstairs in bed. I often write in my journal as I pray. As I wrote and thought, I came to a decision. This year I need to focus on these words: Love Joy Peace Patience … More words to live by
Elvis sang about having a blue Christmas and we dream about having a white one. So why not have an orange new year? I ate an orange with my lunch today. It wasn’t an especially good one. But oranges are my favorite winter fruit, so I tried to enjoy it AMAP {as much as possible}. … More [orange new year]
I follow Good Foods Market & Cafe on Facebook. On 12/23, I came across this in their status: For our eleventh Day of Giving, we have a Celestial Seasonings gift basket! For your chance to win, tell us about your most favorite gift you’ve ever received for the holidays. We will choose one winner … More Sometimes the worst gift becomes the best gift
Upon a Sunny Day 