“Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lies all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance.” James Baldwin I thought this quote was the perfect one as this weekend was the … Continue reading
My marriage needs a vacation. Ok, I know I’m over the top with my vacation needs, but hear me out how this little phrase developed. This past weekend was our church’s semi annual conference. I love to sit and listen … Continue reading
“A person who is nice to you but is not nice to the waiter is not a nice person” I was a little torn with this quote, because I hate to be teaching that there are “not nice people” out … Continue reading
Ever looking for a little something different for breakfast? I’m not sure where this came from – either my grandmother, or my Dad, but I remember having it occasionally growing up and it certainly was a treat. BUT, stop reading now … Continue reading
“Obedience to law is liberty.” Plain and simple. If we are living according to the laws of the land and the higher moral law, then we have freedom. I think we often feel rules and guidelines and laws are restrictive. … Continue reading
In addition to being a Mom and Stepmom, I work outside the home. There’s a lot of opinions out there about being a stay-at-home Mom vs. a “working” Mom. Quite honestly, I don’t give any of the opinions much credence either way. I get tired of hearing about all … Continue reading
I can’t tell you how it makes me smile when I get a text like this from one of my kids. I try so hard to be mindful of the beauty in the world on a daily basis – something … Continue reading
See this map? It’s hanging over Zach’s bed. Zach drew it. By hand. It has all the capitals listed as well. I’m impressed. He told me the other night that by the time he was my age, he will have … Continue reading
“If you don’t build your dream, someone will hire you to help build theirs” I liked this quote when I read it. I like having dreams (which really is code for “goals” with me) and I like it when my … Continue reading
Can you tell that I’m in “catch up mode”? I’ve gone from daily posting about amazing adventures on vacation, to hibernation trying to catch up with life. That’s the toughest thing about coming back from vacation! So much to catch … Continue reading