Sundays today are very different than the Sundays of the past. When your husband is a pastor, as mine was for quite a few years of our marriage, Sundays are shared days. It’s an understood. For a pastor, Sunday is the biggest day of the week. For church members, Sunday is the day when they … More written on a Sunday
bucket list goals things to do The names sound trite and I don’t like them. The best label I’ve come up with so far is “life list”. Or maybe I should call it “the growing old together without getting bored list.” Let me explain. After a fairly intense conversation with my husband, I’ve come to … More the list
Last month my mom and dad in-law celebrated fifty years of marriage. That’s an accomplishment. A little over a year from now, in December 2014, my mom and dad will reach fifty years. Again, a pretty big thing. Lately I’ve noticed, via Facebook, couples I knew years ago, perhaps in high school or college. Some … More the long haul
Yesterday I was so proud of myself. I ran an errand at lunch. To Trader Joe’s I headed, with the intention of covering our family’s dinners for the week. I had a plan. A plan that included cast iron steaks for my husband and son. Jamie will soon head to college and Chip will be … More marriage and groceries
I don’t know if they’re called {soccer moms} anymore. If so, well, I am one. My daughter Allie has made her high school team and I am excited for this new phase of life. Another new{ism}…..Recently my husband brought our bikes out of retirement. Both he and I each own one and they’ve been sitting … More bike ridin’ soccer mom
My family lives in a crooked house. I believe our house was built in 1910, making it just over 100 years old. Apparently in 1910, levels were not utilized as they are in today’s construction methods. Or, our house has shifted a bit. Or, perhaps there are countless other reasons why our house is crooked, … More crooked house
June 9, which was yesterday, is my wedding anniversary. Tomorrow, June 11, is my daughter’s fifteenth birthday. Today is June 10, which I’ve labeled [the day between]. Truthfully, it’s not just any day, it’s the anniversary of the day in 1990 when I graduated college. In a small way, it seems significant to me that … More the day between
My husband and I will celebrate 23 years together this Sunday, June 9. I’ve decided to dedicate today’s FFF to marital bliss [or lack thereof]. Should married couples wear matching outfits? Sure, why not? Husband and wife wear matching outfits for 35 years Best marital advice I ever received? Never say anything negative about your … More Flapjack Friday Faves [06.07]
I’ve decided to take a break from my current theme of ranting about my neighborhood. Perhaps I’m beating a dead horse with that subject matter……. Today’s entry is on a different note: blessing. I read it a lot. Blessed beyond measure. Blessed beyond belief. Blessed, blessed, blessed. When you search Twitter hashtags, everyone from Lindsay … More blessed beyond(?)
Upon a Sunny Day 