Once again, it’s Friday. [yay!] I have a fairly open weekend ahead, which I’m quite happy about. I’m hoping to make a variation of this pizza, sometime in the next couple days: Last night, we had a variation of this: I say variation, because I find it nearly impossible to follow a recipe, exactly as … More Flapjack Friday Faves [06.21]
I’ve read that if you’re unsure as to what to do with your adult life….. If you’re wondering what career path to take……. If you’re at a crossroads……. Think back to what you enjoyed doing as a child. What did you play? What did you pretend? What were you interested in? Most likely, those things … More more than a phase?
I came to a realization the other day. June is like December. For me, anyway. There’s so much happening. Starting in May. Events, holidays, celebrations, etc. I have counted 13 happenings in my calendar between May 11 and the end of June. Some were major life events like my son’s high school graduation. Some were … More June is like December
Happy Friday. It’s looking to be a busy day, which is how my Fridays often seem to end up. Aren’t Monday supposed to be the busy days? I need an adjustment of sorts. Maybe next week….. Anyway, so far I’ve managed to drink a cup of coffee on my porch while reading Common Prayer, cook … More Flapjack Friday Faves [06.14]
There is a Kroger within walking distance of my workplace. It’s actually quite close. If you’re unfamiliar with Kroger, it’s a grocery store chain. Having a Kroger in such close proximity to where I’m generally at 40 hours a week makes it easy to stop in and pick up a few items for dinner, etc. … More Security
Today my sweet daughter Allie turns fifteen. I came across a letter yesterday, posted on one of my new favorite sites, brainpickings.org. It’s from Jackson Pollock’s dad, to him, written in 1928. While it’s not terribly emotion filled, it is, quite touchingly, what we as parents so want to convey to our children when they’re … More 15
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 have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. The thing about me is though, I’m usually not anxious about big things. It’s the little stuff that gets me. This is an exaggeration, but I feel like I currently have 75 items on my work to-do list. Book 3 flights, mail camp … More It’s the Little Things
I was not at all expecting the tide of emotions on Thursday. Our workplace had a visitor, someone who does similar work to ours in Stockton, California. We had the chance to hear about his ministry, his family, and ask questions. He, along with his wife, son and daughter, live in the inner city. From … More Marie Callender’s
Upon a Sunny Day 