Hello, Friends! Brad and I recently celebrated our 40th (WHAT?) wedding anniversary with a road trip to the Northeast. We had a wonderful time, saw LOTS of sights, and lengthened our list of places we want to visit again. We are crazy about Vermont and Maine and hope to return and spend more time in both of those states. (Well, I'm crazy about them and Brad really liked them, too.) Spending hours in the car together traveling 2700 miles in 9 days, with no hotel reservations, a Garmin, and … [Read more...]
God and Designer Clothes Part 2: How to Be a Friend
This is Part 2 in a series on my journey through Colossians this summer. I read this book over and over and over with fresh eyes, and Holy Spirit took me all kinds of places. Maybe the lessons He taught me will help you, too. You can catch up with the first post here: God and Designer Clothes Part 1 Coming quietly into the classroom to volunteer for the morning, I looked around with great interest at the adorable 1st graders seated on the floor in front of their teacher. Their … [Read more...]
I Miss “The Hugger”
One of my favorite meals to eat out is breakfast. It just seems special to linger over an extra cup of coffee and conversation after eating something besides my usual toast and peanut butter. Cracker Barrel, The Pancake Pantry in Nashville, and the Donut Hole all get a thumbs up from us! But one of my top breakfast places is Grayt Grounds on 30A. I love this little coffee shop located in an old house with funky decorations, lots of twinkling lights, vintage furnishings, and yummy food in this … [Read more...]
How to Shine Bright
Last week was a special check-something-off-my-bucket list time. I was able to take our oldest granddaughter and her friend for a week in Florida. Karen, my dear sister, was scheduled to go with us, but she opted to stay home and farm, so Debbie, my dear friend, joined us. We had an absolutely fabulous time. (I will not even get into the guilt I felt at leaving my farmers during the absolute busiest time of year after an incredibly wet and stressful spring. Let's just say I owe … [Read more...]
How to Brighten Someone’s Day (and Your Own)
Can you believe it?I am the featured writer today over on My Freshly Brewed Life. I'm sharing what I've learned about hugs.The power of a simple hug can change someone's day. It's a fact!Barbie and I met through an encouragement swap a few years ago and the girls from California and Illinois have stayed in touch. Don't you love that? I do!Hop over and read my post and stay awhile to enjoy all the goodness you will find there.This busy gal not only maintains a great blog, she has even written a … [Read more...]
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