oh my word – Interruptions Some interruptions are welcome – some are not! 1. Snow – I love a good snow day occasionally. It is nice to take a "forced" day off and enjoy time with the kids. 2. TV Commercials – I don't love commercials, mostly because there are just too many of them! They are not a welcome …
Memories of The Big Top – Tuesday, April 3
Memories of the Big Top A couple of years ago Kevin took our three children to the circus. It was held in the Hampton Colosseum about 30 minutes from where we live. It was both Alexis and Cole's first time at the circus. April 22, 2010 Hampton, VA The first time I went to the circus: 1. I lived …
Spring Break – Monday, April 2
Spring Break Memories My father worked in the construction industry, which meant his job was ramping up with the extra daylight hours and better weather that came in the spring. So, while some of my friends took family vacations during spring break, my siblings and I hung out at home for a week. Things I did during spring break: 1. …
Driving Me Crazy! – Saturday, March 31
10 Things that make me crazy: 1. Stuff that doesn't work. 2. Popcorn kernels stuck between my teeth or on the roof of my mouth. 3. TV stations that "pump up" the volume on commercials so they are louder than the scheduled program. 4. Missing parts or pieces. 5. Sales staff that lack the knowledge to help their customers …
I “Heart” REAL… – Thursday, March 29
The world has embraced many "faux or synthetic" things but there are things that I want to be REAL. I "Heart" REAL… 1. Butter. As a kid my family ate margarine. It was less expensive. Now that it is my turn to buy the groceries I hold out for the real butter. 2. Leather. I look at the …
oh my word “Realizations” – Wednesday, March 28
Realizations 1. Everyone faces big challenges in their lives – I am always a little humbled as I get to know people, especially those who from a distance seemed to have "the perfect life." Without exception, life brings hardship, challenges, suffering… 2. I don't hate mushrooms – When I was a child I would not eat anything that included …
Have you ever? – Tuesday, March 27
Have you ever… Have you ever played the game, "Have you ever?" The questions asked can make great page/story prompts. Do any of the questions below bring a story to your mind? 1. Have you ever climbed to the top of a very tall tree? 2. Have you ever washed your hair in a mountain stream? 3. Have you …
Spring Rituals – Monday, March 26
Spring Rituals When a woman is in her last stage of pregnancy they say she is nesting. What is it about spring that brings out similar urges? Is it the improved weather, more daylight..? I am not sure; but, I know that when spring comes around I have the urge to: 1. Clean out my garage. 2. Paint rooms …
Fresh Beginning – Sunday, March 25
A fresh beginning I love that each Sunday brings with it a sense of "renewal." It's a new week and a new opportunity to evaluate "how I am doing" and make goals to do better. This week I want to do better at: 1. Setting the dinner table – In our Sunday meeting, one of the speakers talked about …
Crazy Lists! – Saturday, March 24
If you have been keeping up with Life in Lists, congratulations! Over the past weeks we've listed about: The Future: 1. The events we are looking forward to. 2. Things we want to make. 3. Self Advice – Do's and Don'ts. 4. Where we "see ourselves" in 5 years. 5. How we prepare. 6. Our Wishes. 7. Plans for …