Facing Reality…

I do not often post on Facebook. Sure there are announcements for my brilliant blogs, but I assume most people are not interested in the random details of my life. Yet occasionally something is so significant I decide to post. Like the day Phoebe finally made it to the potty. After loads of failures (and laundry) […]

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Stuck

“Is dis chap-stick?” said Phoebe, as she held an open glue stick. Which I realized she had rubbed over her lips… at least it was quiet for awhile. Life can leave you stuck in a constant birage of events. This week has been one of those moments for the church, with one sad event after […]

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Our Country Manor…

I loaded the blue garden center flatbed up with 26 blocks. When I picked up the first, I thought that these blocks were heavier than most. But I did not worry, really it was good – I want the wall to be sturdy. Then I pushed the cart up to the front (slowly) and paid. […]

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Two becomes Fourteen

In the aftermath of Chandler’s 125th Celebration, Lloyd’s words still ring in my ears. No, not words he spoke to me, but words he spoke to Chandler’s first pastor, Dave Everly. “We have saved up two years of salary for you.” And after that, well, Dave needed to pay for himself… *** Facebook unveiled Timeline a few […]

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Machine Made

frig·id adjective 1. very cold in temperature: a frigid climate. Our dishwasher broke last night. I suppose it was destiny – afterall, how long can something named Fridgeaire continue to make hot water. Unfortunately everything in our kitchen is Fridgeaire except our refrigerator… “That which we call a rose by any other name…” Someone will undoubtedly point out the classic line, “what’s in a name.” Then there […]

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