A New Blog!

Like many bloggers, I look at the numbers of people viewing my blog almost daily.  I look at what search engine they use, who refers them, and what they are interested in. I wish all my regular readers would leave a comment, but alas…there are just a few faithful people who comment.  (Thank you, thank [...]

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Our Girly Girl

Last week was one awful week!  I started it teaching a 10 hour class on mental illness. I’m not sure if it was me, the group, or the subject, but the class really bombed.  I got a few horrible reviews and that always makes me feel terrible.  There were many positive reviews, but I had [...]

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Playhouse Makeover

Erin had been wanting a playhouse for her two little girls. She was looking through craigslist one day when she found a free playhouse. It looked old and neglected, but she had the creativity and vision to see it not as it was, but what it could become.

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Treasuring Summer

“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart”- Celia Thaxter

This morning I woke to blue skies and a cool 51 degrees.  We’ve had a hot August here in the Seattle area, but there has been a slight shift in weather the last few days.  I’m noticing the days are getting shorter, and the trees [...]

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A Cooking/Blogging Movie!

It’s a movie about marriage, it’s a movie about life, it’s a movie about cooking. But for bloggers, it hits a special cord because it is a movie about finding your voice through your blog.

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Praying for Serenity

Dear blogging friends,
I’m writing a short note to you from the very warm state of Oklahoma.  I wrote this post a year ago today.  I am praying for serenity once again as I deal with issues with my elderly mom.  I miss my family, I miss the cool weather, and it is frustrating beyond belief [...]

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Liberty

It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you. – Dick Cheney
This Independence Day, may each of us take a moment in our busy day to  pause and remember what a gift liberty is.  As we gather with friends and family enjoying good food and a [...]

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Spirit and Life Banner

“He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant-
not of the letter but of the Spirit;
for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
-2 Corinthians 3:6
I got home late last night from a conference in Portland called The Spirit Gives Life. This beautiful banner was created by fabric artist Laurie Bredehoft to [...]

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Turning 50

Really I am turning 30 with 20 years experience! LOL!  That would be the way to go…if only we could!   I am filled with thanks that I have had so many adventures, so much grace, and so much love in my life.  Here is one of my favorite songs and some great mountain pics [...]

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Family Pandemic Flu Planning

I volunteer with our congregation in the health and care ministry.  Today the alert level was raised to 5, with one school closing in our area.  I am trying to put together some things for our congregation for Sunday, and thought many of you may find a link I found beneficial.  Preparing for a pandemic [...]

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