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
I am pretty excited because this evening some people my husband works with are coming over to our house. My husband Chip and his coworkers have coordinated a progressive dinner. Most of the folks he works with live in our vicinity. He works at Lexington Rescue Mission, so they’re people who value many of … More Hospitable Me
Today’s FFF focuses on art, literature, and ever popular today, social media. Enjoy your weekend! Here’s something to think about: Should Detroit Bail Out By Selling Van Gogh? My opinion? I say don’t sell. It won’t make that big of a dent in helping Detroit’s economic woes, plus it takes away some bright spots in … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.31]
My parents live in Oklahoma, as well as my sister and her family. So last week, despite the fact that the tornado that hit near Oklahoma City was a good 150 miles from them, I still felt anxious. I also have life long family friends who live in an Oklahoma City suburb, plus extended … More Anxiety, Oklahoma and Money
Consider words that start with the letters re: restore recycle refurbish redefine If you look up the prefix re on dictionary.com, you’ll find the meaning is: again and again. Interesting. I live in a refurbished house. I like to recycle. I could go on, but will not for the sake I’d most likely bore you. … More Re….In regard to me
