Moments in Time

You want me to quarantine my fur kids?

June 5, 2012
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Quarantine

Well, Life has once again decided to throw me a curve ball. My darling husband has an offer for a new job –in Australia. He’s been hell bent on finding a way to live abroad. He hasn’t really even cared where. Last year, right around this same time in fact, he was trying to...

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Life’s theme last week: forgiveness

April 2, 2012
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Life’s theme last week: forgiveness

Do you ever have weeks where it seems Life is emphasizing certain themes? I do. Last week it appeared Life wanted me to forgive. It all started when someone I don’t even know, but am apparently connected with on LinkedIn, shared this quote by Lewis B. Smedes out of the blue with me: To...

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March has me pondering the worth I offer as a woman

March 8, 2012
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Women Cooking

Why would March have me pondering my worth as a woman? It’s Women’s History Month in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Today is International Women’s Day. Many of my friends, as well as bloggers I follow, are posting things about women that they admire who have created history. For instance, Laura Carroll...

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Valentine’s Day came early

February 13, 2012
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Valentine’s Day came early

Awww…I thought Wayne and I had agreed there’d be no gifts, just cards, this year. He decided to stop at the store on his way home and get me some Valentine’s Day Eve flowers and chocolates. (And they’re not the potentially icky chocolates that come in some boxes. They’re yummy solid Dove chocolate hearts....

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Thanksgiving sure isn’t like it used to be

November 24, 2011
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Thanksgiving sure isn’t like it used to be

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It didn’t used to be, though. Before I learned the importance of being thankful and giving thanks, I used to think it was the lamest holiday ever. Also, I’m not a big fan of two of Thanksgiving’s biggest feast items: turkey and pumpkin pie. However, I’ve come...

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Maybe I will become a Barbie collector

October 24, 2011
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Maybe I will become a Barbie collector

When I was little, I loved my Barbies. I was nuts for Barbie dolls. Every birthday and every Christmas it was pretty much guaranteed new Barbie clothes, accessories, or a dolls would be on my wish list. I was 12 years old when I finally put my Barbies up for good. Draw from that...

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Writing my letter for The Bert Show’s Big Thank You

October 7, 2011
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Writing my letter for The Bert Show’s Big Thank You

I listen to the Bert Show a lot. For the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing them talk about this Big Thank You thing they’re doing. If you’re not familiar with The Bert Show’s Big Thank You, basically, they’re collecting handwritten letters thanking soldiers who are deployed abroad for their service. Their goal is...

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Semi-Wordless Wednesday: What’s up with the sexed up cartoon character Halloween costumes?

September 21, 2011
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Semi-Wordless Wednesday: What’s up with the sexed up cartoon character Halloween costumes?

Every year around this time one question perplexes women everywhere: Another year full of sexy Halloween costumes? Really? Actually, maybe that question only pops into the minds of those of us who are old enough to remember when Halloween wasn’t all about sexy costumes. I love Halloween. Next to Thanksgiving, it’s my favorite holiday....

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Semi-Wordless Wednesday: Birthday Sabotage

September 7, 2011
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Semi-Wordless Wednesday: Birthday Sabotage

Today is my husband’s 44th birthday. It is the 25th time I’ve helped him celebrate his birthday. Tonight I will fix him one of his favorite meals. It’s very basic, just salmon, rice, and salad. There will be carrot cake for dessert, and cards from each of us. (Me, Murph, Mr. Meow and Tabby.)...

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Why is picking the perfect kid’s birthday present so stressful?

August 26, 2011
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Why is picking the perfect kid’s birthday present so stressful?

Okay, so I admit. Picking the perfect kid’s birthday present doesn’t have to be stressful. I make it harder than it needs to be. I put a lot of thought into the gifts I give. I listen carefully throughout the year for clues about what friends and loved ones want. In short, the Virgo...

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