I heard Cheri Keaggy sing this song at a conference a few years ago. I immediately bought it. Every time I listen to it, it encourages me. For who of us hasn't been in this place--"living against the grindstone, where nothing …
My Most Pinned Pin on Pinterest
I pin all kinds of writerly and historical things to my various boards on Pinterest. And ideas and projects that strike my fancy. And quotes I like. And links to my blog posts. But I recently realized that my most re-pinned …
Keep Dreaming
As a dating/engaged/newly married couple we spent lots of time dreaming about our first house. And our dream house. Of course life does what it does and alters what you think you want. Or what you need. Or what you can …
When God Won’t Let You Give Up
We tried several time to give up on our 1999 Honda Accord. It wasn't that we didn't like the car. We did! We'd driven it off the lot, brand-spanking new. The first time hubby got the new car instead of me. He drove it for 8 …
How We Roll on Vacation
Last week we traveled to Missouri with my parents, my sisters, brother, and their spouses to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary. It was a great getaway with just the adults. We laughed a ton, soaked in the sun, ate good …
The Chairs in My Life
Years ago, when we moved from our tiny starter home into our big, newly constructed home, my husband gave me a wonderful gift--my own chair. I picked out a comfy seat with wide arms and a matching ottoman. It sat in our …
Happy 50th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!
Fifty years ago today, she met him at the altar. Fifty years ago today, he left his father and mother to cleave unto his wife. Fifty years of good times. Fifty years of rough patches. Fifty years watching four kids grow, …
Dinner and a Show
As of today, we have been married for twenty-six years! Last year we celebrated a quarter-century with an amazing trip to Savannah and St. Simons Island. (This picture was taken on St. Simon's Island last year.) This year we …
Nozbe and GTD
Last year I was on the hunt for a new "to do" app. What I had was simple and free but wasn't really working for me. I had an unwieldy to do list. I couldn't seem to get both work and life tasks done. I knew I needed a more …
On Websites and Waistlines
I'm back into my website! Whew! Thank you for being patient! I never imagined being locked out of my blog would inspire such a panic! So what have you been up to while I've been out of touch? It seems like I've been running, …