Life
I am proud to report that I crossed off almost everything on my spring list! It was such a good spring with lots of vases filled with flowers and walks in the sun and birds at the feeder. Now I’m ready for the slower summer pace, even if A/C and ice cream are the only things helping me survive the …
Life, movie
Woman. It’s an inflammatory word nowadays. Everyone is talking about us. Our rights, our voice, our influence, it’s all being talked up, wrapped up and presented to us in all forms. In particular, in movies and TV shows. While they tell us that all women should be celebrated, there seems to be a certain kind of woman on screen that is …
“May and June. Soft syllables, gentle names for the two best months in the garden year: cool, misty mornings gently burned away with a warming spring sun, followed by breezy afternoons and chilly nights. The discussion of philosophy is over; it’s time for work to begin.” – Peter Loewer “Now the bright morning-star, Day’s harbinger, Comes dancing from the …
Life
Cooking: Everything with a fried egg Drinking: Milky iced coffee Wanting: A new sofa Looking: forward to Mother’s Day at our house Deciding: What to plant in our garden Wishing: Lilacs lasted longer Enjoying: Daily walks down Main Street Waiting: To paint my kitchen Loving: This cookbook Listening: To the new Beauty and The Beast soundtrack Watching: The Great British Baking Show! …
Life
I recently read a fascinating book called Mudhouse Sabbath, by Lauren F. Winner. The author was raised practicing Judaism and converted to Christianity after college. In this book, she examines eleven different aspects of the Jewish faith and things that she has learned as she has transitioned from the faith of her childhood to the saving faith of her own. As a …
Life, movie
Everyone has their guilty pleasures. Whether it’s eating sweets or collecting books or attending Renaissance fairs. Mine… is British TV. If it’s made by BBC, I’ve probably heard about it and most likely seen it. I just gravitate towards period pieces! You can keep your medical dramas and reality TV, I’d rather get lost in a time period not my …
Life
Last year, I stumbled across this weekly meeting agenda for husbands and wives. I fell in love with the idea so I printed it out and Dearest Carl and I tried it out for a while. And it was great! We scheduled time on Sunday evening to sit down and go through all the questions. Sometimes it took a while and …
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There’s nothing like warm sunshine and budding bushes to make you feel like pulling out your Spring nail polish. Unlike my inky Fall picks, I like to opt for fun bright colors during the Spring and Summer months. It just looks better against those glasses of iced tea on my Instagram. Here’s a few of my favorites: Eternal Optimist: This pretty …
Life
To be honest guys, I didn’t do too great on my Winter to do list. But the flowers begin to bloom and the sun begins to warm, all heralding to a new season is coming fast! That means a whole new batch of mini goals to help me enjoy Spring. Here’s what I’m looking to do this season: Start a garden: …
Life
I tend to make reading goals for seasons. When it’s taking me forever to finish something, I’ll decide I’m going to get it read by Spring or vacation or that road trip. It helps! March begins tomorrow and I’ve got these books to dive into. Here’s a little more about my spring reads? The Star Of Kazan – I just …
