Category Archives: Practical Life

Best Investment

Our adult kids are just amazing. Their frie has been priceless. From dinner dates to travel buddies, they keep us well dressed and laughing. I always appreciate recommendations on what movies/shows I will and won’t like or which words I … Continue reading

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Little Cabin in the Woods

Spending the weekend cleaning out cupboards at my in-law’s, I discovered many forgotten treasures. Photos, decorations, maps (100s of maps!) even some never-given Christmas gifts. Each was a surprise of some sort. I was overwhelmed by how much time has … Continue reading

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Nice to meet you!

If I met you this summer during my travels, it was a pleasure. If I told you I’d pray for you- I have! If I gave you a painting it was to see you smile and to say thank you. … Continue reading

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mission travel

My husband and I have traveled a lot this summer! Some of it was planned and the rest unexpected. Heading out yet again, someone asked him if it was a mission trip this time. He wasn’t sure how to explain … Continue reading

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Good for something!

My parents were savers! EVERYTHING: from twist-ties to old nails, newspapers to sandwich baggies, plastic containers to old Christmas cards. Wrapping paper for family gifts was always “the funny papers.” They did NOT believe in waste of any sort, believing … Continue reading

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Presbytidas

Presbytidas is Greek for old women. There’s no getting around 57 being “older.” My mom used to say she couldn’t wait to turn 70 so she could say whatever she wanted. We daughters would roll our eyes, because she already … Continue reading

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Perfect Service

I woke up thinking about something a very wealthy client mentioned recently. They stated (but not rudely), “I require a certain level of service.” Immediately I thought of God and laughed. Not that He would ever say that, but if … Continue reading

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Losing and finding

Today was fun. Surprise! I found 3 items I’d been hunting for: a lost sock, a workout shirt and under garment. They disappeared weeks ago. Shaking out each clothing item from a bin revealed the culprit – static cling. There … Continue reading

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Better than sheep

Watching White Christmas, I’ve always loved the song that says “count your blessings instead of sheep.” It’s a good habit to practice right before bed and an even better way to start the day. However, there’s actually another counting game … Continue reading

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Winter

It’s cold. It’s dark in the mornings. There’s little sunlight time. Not my favorite, but this season, like all others is a gift from God… because He Who promises to never leave us or forsake us, also promises that He … Continue reading

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