Monday Memories--Times Change
Laws protecting individual rights in this country have come along, long way just in my lifetime. There was a time when African Americans could not have bought a house in the suburbs in many cities....
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It Was 34 Years Ago Today
Thirty four years ago in 1980, I know what I was doing then on this day. This was the day my miracle happened. I had my first and only living child. On the blog I call him the Moose. In real life I...
View ArticleKindle Fire--A Review
I have a Kindle Paperwhite that I love. It is really easy on these old eyes. I should have stopped with that. The Paperwhite doesn't operate like a tablet and for some reason I thought I might like...
View ArticleThank You, Lord
Dear Lord,Thank You for the challenges in my life. Thank You for the loneliness. Thank You for the possibilities and the problems. Thank You for the hope I have in the next life.And thank You for...
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Seven Quick Takes
Jennifer Fulwiler usually hosts this carnival.1. Saturday was the Magnificat Women's Breakfast at the Rigali Center. I was a hostess and a pray-er afterwards. Father Art was the witness. I had heard...
View ArticleBloggy Break
Today I will begin a bloggy break. I have been tired lately and I really can't think of anything to say that interests me much. I have several posts started, but not the interest to finish any of...
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Bloggy Break Giveaway
So, I am off enjoying my summer. I will be back to school soon. I finished a quilt with no baby attached to it. I have even waited for the baby to appear. There are no girl babies awaiting my quilts....
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We Have a Winner!
Julie Sherwood of Sherwood Studios won the quilt! I have sent her an email.Congratulations!(I was one of the many Charter Customers who had no internet yesterday afternoon and evening so this...
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Sunday Prayers
I will praise You, Lord, in Your Holy House, in the streets of my daily life, in the quiet of my room. I praise You. You are glorious, honorable, good, holy, trustworthy and faithful. I praise You....
View ArticleGo Sit On Your Hands
I took a needed bloggy break this summer. I hated to do it, but I enjoyed my time off. I have gained new insights and perspective on my life on-line. It is great to be back. Many times this summer...
View ArticleLooking on the Bright Side
I ordered a new stove this summer. The white one that I have is 20 years old, and at least one burner doesn't work properly. All my other kitchen appliances are black and the range hood is stainless...
View ArticleThe thing about Mom
About 10 years ago my mom had surgery for carpal tunnel on her right hand. She was supposed to have her left done as soon as that one healed, but she decided that the surgery had not done that much...
View ArticleA Blast from the Past
Last spring I received an email from a former student. I saw him last 20 years ago when I was his third grade teacher. I remembered him! (Thank You, Jesus. Because wouldn't it be embarrassing to...
View ArticleThankful Thursday
Dear Lord,This week I am thankful for my job. I am thankful for all the many parts of it and how exhausted it makes me at night. I am thankful for the kids. The ones who love to read and the ones...
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Seven Quick Takes, School's In Edition
Jennifer Fulwiler hosts this carnival of blogs. Go around and visit the rest.1. Being back to blogging this week after two months off has been challenging. Not as challenging as parenting 6 children...
View ArticleCleaning House
I am not much of a house cleaner. I am messy and disorganized. I easily get distracted and rarely finish a job I start. When I have expanses of time I waste them by turning on the television and/or...
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Sunday Prayers
Make me a flower in Your garden , Lord. Let me bloom with what ever grace and beauty I possess. Let me be a delight for You. Help me in the things I lack and show me Your tender mercy. I am Yours....
View ArticleBreastfeeding in Public
My son is in his 30s so he has been weaned for a couple or more years, but I spent a huge and formative portion of my life among breastfeeding women. I led groups in Japan and Florida and Hawaii and...
View ArticlePraise Him in All Things
Praise God from whom all blessings flow......Do you know that hymn? I have to admit that I love it and I love to sing it around Thanksgiving time especially when the warm house and good food and...
View ArticleThe Stove That Won't Leave.....
I wasn't blogging during the first attempt to replace my 20 something year old stove. It still works. Praise God because it is still the only stove I have. The other appliances in the kitchen have...
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