This summer I’ve read some amazing new books and today I want to share with you the last of the book launches I’ve been a part of this season. Melanie Shankle is one of my favorite bloggers and author friends. I love her writing style and way with words. I have all of her books … Continue reading
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Advent ~ His Coming to Us
The calendar date of Thanksgiving has passed. We’ve put away the harvest decorations and brought out the winter scene. The tree is up, lit and decorated. The Nativity is in place and the candles are ready for their spark. And even though the Thanksgiving weekend is over the season for Thanksgiving is just getting started. … Continue reading
September 11 is Never the Same
Some calendar days pass by with little significance to us individually. This is not one of those days. The date is spoken or we see it written out and something internal goes off. A sickening feeling in the pit of the stomach or a dry lump rises up in the back of the throat. This … Continue reading
Everyone Has a Story- #TellHisStory
Driving through Chicago, the rain pelted our windshield faster than we could wipe it away. Lightning splintered across the dark sky and we kept driving through. Our goal when driving is always get to the other side of Chicago before stopping for the night. Starting a day with Chicago morning traffic is never a good … Continue reading
Laughter’s Not Lost – Five Minute Friday
Some days laughter just feels lost. Lost in the loading and unloading of laundry. Lost in the sweeping up of endless dog hair, random toys and stray socks. It was looking like one of those weeks when the mundane and monotonous would rule. And then Matt, our 5-year-old, had the brilliant idea of inviting friends over for a playdate. … Continue reading
Shaken in the Sifter
The day started out so well and then I left my bed. Have you ever had one of the days when everything was just a little off and a little irritating? It began with not having half & half for my morning coffee then moved onto a rude telemarketer. The afternoon schedule was held up by a long line at … Continue reading
Finding Your Fit Without Having a Fit
On Thursdays, my kids ice skate with their homeschooling group. They skate, while I chit-chat with other moms. Matthew is skating this year. He’s still learning and moving slow so my olders (as I call my 3 older teens) take turns with him; skating him around the rink and cheering him on. Last week, I decided to get some exercise and skate with Matt. Years … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 