Confession: Last night I dreamed that the robins were back, and I thought them the most beautiful creatures I had ever seen. Winter has lasted too long. I need some spring air or a large… Ah. I know what I’m thinkin. What do you wish for this dreary day? ******************************** *****Update: NEWS FLASH ***** You […]
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Pharaoh is the handsome, regal type: bushy and sullen, the kind that dominates by silence. Munchkin is the nice guy: clean, likeable, affectionate, the kind that takes his dates for walks in the moonlight. Both are gone more often than not these days, slinking home exhausted and mangy in the wee hours of the morning.
Confession: The thing I dislike most about writing a series is that I can’t write about the little everyday stuff happening in the meantime. Confession: You guys are sweet to think I could write a book, but I don’t want to. I want to play. Confession: This morning I planned to exercise, but instead I
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Rural legend #1: Pastor’s wives are perfect. Rural legend #2: Christian moms don’t yell. Rural legend #3: God is silent. ***** Rural legend #4: The true-blooded lady is prepared for every situation. Believe it or not, this is the myth with which I tortured myself during my teenage years. Last Saturday morning I went out
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Confession: Getting a family over illness is a ten-stage fiasco. When you are at your sickest, you think, “If I am ever again free from pain, I will be grateful for the rest of my natural days.” And sure enough, upon recovery you go through a deeply grateful phase, in which simply being able to
My advent assignment yesterday: Write a letter of welcome to Jesus. ***** Dec 21, 2012 Dearest, Please stop by my house this afternoon. I just made some hot chocolate; the snow is falling; the house, at last, is peaceful; and I finally sat down. I think I hear you at the door. You will come
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Confession: My laptop has a problem. In fact, it daily reminds me of the church in Laodicea, who said she was “rich and increased in goods and had need of nothing,” remember? You see, my laptop continually holds up this little sign to me; a sign that reads A/C. After I gave up on believing
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For those who haven’t yet purchased a planner for 2013… …if that applies to any of you… …or for those who, schizophrenic style, would like to upgrade to a better one… Check this one out! I was introduced to The Time Keeper through my new friend Gina’s blog. I ordered a copy of my own, and can’t
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In medieval times, cruel people invented a nasty form of torture known as thumbscrews, in which the victim’s fingers or toes were placed, and slowly crushed with the turning of screws. Nowadays, we have a more sophisticated, though no less excruciating, parallel method: orthodontic braces. And we pay to have it done to us! Why??
(Em)bracing torture Read More »
Advice: Do not become a dog, if you can help it. I like to read our dog food bag—it’s great amusement. “Better Health. Better Nutrition. “Nutritionally Balanced and Naturally Preserved with the Finest Ingredients “Quality Animal Proteins, Fats, and Wholesome Carbohydrates “A 100% Complete and Balanced Nutrition for Dogs of All Life Stages” Sounds great!
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