In the fourth grade, Mrs. Mayfield (my all-time favorite teacher EVER), taught us a very important principle. Practice does not make PERFECT – PERFECT practice makes perfect. Think about it. If you keep practicing something incorrectly, you will never be able to do it correctly. Makes sense to me. This post is not about being… [Read More]
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it’s finally over
Bye-bye July! July, that is. It’s not July’s fault that it is so difficult to get through. After all, a month cannot be blamed for its events, its sadness or grief – but, nevertheless, those things shape it for all time. At least, for me. I have to live July with intention. To plan joy…. [Read More]
summer 2014 soireé
G.I.R.L.F.R.I.E.N.D. That’s what the banner spelled out! It was a mid-summer celebration of girlfriends! About one month ago I sent an email to about 25 women I consider a good friend, asking them to hold July 19th open for a gathering. I received an overwhelming response… “Count me in.” “Marked my calendar.” “What do I… [Read More]
summer 2014 favorites
One of my least favorite things is that I don’t have a camera and I have to use Google images to convey what my favorite summer things are! But, here we go. This blog is about as SHORT & SWEET as it gets, it’s July remember? Enjoying the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. … [Read More]
summer food
My summer blogging efforts continue with the K.I.S.S. method (Keepin’ It Short & Sweet!) This week I want to share a few tried and true EASY dishes and one that looks so good although I haven’ t tried yet! Taco Salad Years ago when I was a busy, working mom there were times after a… [Read More]
summer reading
(and some, not-so-much) The other day my memory was stirred by a Facebook friend in a post, in which was mentioned Susan Branch. I have always enjoyed Susan’s artwork and I have one of her early books. I was first introduced to her artwork in Country Living magazine, years ago. Her art is… [Read More]
for this
It was Communion Sonday. The elements were placed neatly on the altar table. The message had been given. The piano was gently playing. “Now, take a few moments of personal reflection to confess and repent before we disperse the bread and wine.” Sinner me, I bowed my head. Immediately, recent “stuff” was revealed to me…. [Read More]
the joy of the lord
is my Strength! My husband and I have put our mini-farm on the market…again! We did this once before in 2005 and the Lord did not sell it. Our plans to move back to Florida were thwarted; however, it has become very apparent that it was not God’s good acceptable and perfect will for our… [Read More]