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The other day, I went out to lunch with my mom. I live in a rural community and our restaurant choice was a little café with fewer than a dozen tables, one waitress and a fantastic gift shop. The atmosphere was very homey and relaxed and there was opportunity for pleasant conversation with our server….
Much Ado About Nothing
Busy, busy, things to do, people to see, chores to accomplish. There is always something on the go and something needing my attention. As a wife and mother, sometimes I get so busy that I forget what it is I am supposed to be doing. Baking, cooking, cleaning and homeschooling are all important things and…
Sportin’ A ‘Tude
Awwwwwww; I don’t want to; I don’t feel like it; Why???????????????; Not now; Grumble, grumble, grumble; You can’t make me; She’s looking at me; Poke, poke, poke, poke, poke…. If you have heard any of these things in your home, then someone’s been sportin’ a ‘tude! This is how my children refer to the bad…
Window Dressing
Five years ago, next month, our family moved into our first house. Always having had to rent, we were so excited to own our own home. We spent hours cleaning, organising, painting, planting and making it a reflection of us. As any homeowner knows, houses are a lot of work. There is always another project….
Good Grief
Have you ever felt like Charlie Brown when Lucy pulls the football? Have you ever walked away, waiting for her to throw it at the back of your head? Sometimes, life is really hard. Relationships are messy. Trust is broken. Hearts are heavy. I can just feel Charlie Brown’s angst when he sighs that heavy-laden,…
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