I have this friend, Amie Berryhill. Everyone needs an Amie. She has this infectious optimism that puts you in a good mood within about three seconds of being in her midst. We’ve signed up to do the Shamrock Four-Miler race this weekend, and have been pumping ourselves up for it. I texted her today to [...]
I was saying my evening prayers a few nights ago. I always try to start my prayers with praise. It just seems rude to start asking for things right of the gate. As I was in praise mode, I began to think of different names we have for God – our Father, Healer, Provider, etc. [...]
Something occurred to me one day while cleaning my bathroom. Actually, it occurred to me just after I could feel the membranes in my nose beginning to burn. Why am I cleaning with something that causes me pain? More importantly, if it’s strong enough to need to crack a window to use it, maybe I [...]
It all started when I realized I didn’t have any tomatoes for my turkey sandwiches. I didn’t want to waste the smoked turkey and Gruyere cheese I bought on special from Harris Teeter, so I had to improvise. Roasted red peppers? Why yes, thank you! Before I knew it, I had slapped together and created [...]
I’ll be honest. I used to be a little uptight as a mom. I know, coming from someone with purple hair, it might be hard to believe. It’s true, though – especially with my first daughter. Over the years, I’ve mellowed substantially. I don’t know whether it’s because I’m now in a comfortable spot in [...]
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I’ve often wanted to be really, really super at something – extraordinary, even. I have thought it would be so cool to be able to sing like my friend, April – she’s really amazing; write a book that would capture the attention and inspire the masses; or be able to effortlessly paint or draw anything [...]
I had something completely different to post today. However, as I was looking through my journal this morning, I came across an entry I had written three months ago. I had never intended it to be a blog post, but I really felt like God was telling me to put it out there this morning. [...]
I’ve been doing Weight Watchers for about three weeks now. Out of the gate, I rocked it – losing four pounds in the first week. Since then, it’s been an uphill, or should I say “upscale” battle. I lost a tad bit the second week, and maintained the third week. My most recent weigh in [...]
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Yes, I realize I’m posting this on Sunday. The weekend got away from me, what can I say? Anyhoo. I just wanted to share one of our family’s favorite salad recipes. We made it last night. Hence, the “Salad Saturday” title. I try to do a “salad dinner” every week. I’m not always consistent, but [...]
