Monthly Archives: May 2012

One Lovely Blog

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

“…inspirational and reflective blog, like dropping in at a friend’s house for a little conversation and some coffee.” Joan Aww, thanks Joan! It is more than the award that gets passed along, it is the sentiment and description of one’s … Continue reading →

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Straight out of Lynne’s Lab

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I’ve been creating stuff in my kitchen again… There really is a method to my madness. When my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I did what many others do when a loved when gets handed a dreaded diagnosis – I … Continue reading →

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Some quiet time with Super Heroes

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.  John 15:13 NIV A few years ago, my husband and I answered a call for volunteers for our local historical society. I am not embarrassed to … Continue reading →

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This one’s for you, Dad

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… Ecclesiastes 3:1 My favorite time of year is upon us. School is starting to wind down, the weather has been spectacular, and the strawberries are beginning … Continue reading →

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Versatile blogger award? Me?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

“I love that this blogger writes about a variety of things from a variety of emotions.  One moment you will feel empathy with her, the next you will be laughing at her adventures and her look at life.” I was … Continue reading →

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Making time to smell the flowers

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. - A.A. Milne Reading my dear friend and mentor’s blog the other day made me sit and reflect on Mother’s Day and flower giving. Cindy’s blog, (found on my BlogRoll and … Continue reading →

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On being gentle and kind

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

“Life is fragile…handle with prayer.” – Harold B. Lee I believe I was about 13 years-old when my mother made an embroidery sampler using the above quote. It hung in a frame and I must’ve looked at that piece a … Continue reading →

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A quick apology…

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

I’m pretty frustrated at the moment. After writing a post, and then hitting publish, the only thing that appeared were the bullet points I had used. I mean, just the actual bullet symbols! My word count was “zero,” the photos … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from a wet paper

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

“The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day.” – Wayne Gretzky Every morning, I talk to my dad and tell him how much I miss him. On Sundays, Thursdays and Fridays, … Continue reading →

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