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Treasure Hunt

There is something about treasure hunting that just thrills me. I love looking in obscure places for uncelebrated pieces – pieces of furniture, pieces of clothing, pieces of decor.  There is an excitement in the anticipation of the hunt itself.  That something...

All Things This

Soon, my day will be filled with the normal and holiday activities that await me.  I will become preoccupied with the excitement of upcoming festivities and the responsibilities that come with them. There are things I HAVE to do today.  Bake for our huge women’s...

Soaking It In/Soaking In It

I woke up thinking about the talk I have to give next week.  Out loud, I said the phrase, “Bathe it in prayer.” That’s such a “religious”, overused phrase.  It’s become almost cliche.  Another sentence to throw on the pile of...

Open Ears, Shining Faces

Don’t you love it when someone says something that just seems to stick in your mind and heart?  Something that takes the bones of a truth or principle that you know and puts a little flesh on it?  Sometimes it’s a word picture.  It can be a slight...

Lifter

A parent is sitting with their child.  The child has just experienced something painful – a heartbreak, a game loss, a bad grade, bullying, being caught after doing something naughty.  That sweet child, with tears streaming down his or her face is looking at the...

Trees and Water and Fruit, Oh My!

*Warning:  Contents inside this post may be somewhat random.  Proceed with caution and forgiveness… I woke this morning to lovely pictures from Janay in Cambodia: Janay got to go away to the beach for the weekend with friends.  It cost $10.00.  It was remote and...