I keep track of the books I read on Goodreads and every year they do a fun summary of what you have read for the year. You are able to set a goal and keep track of how much progress you made on that goal. Continue reading →
December 29, 2025
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December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve Remembered
Christmas Eve is upon us and it is always a time when I remember my childhood and the wonderful memories I have. Going to Christmas Eve services at my Daddy’s multiple churches, lighting the candles, having family communion at home between services and opening one Continue reading →
December 23, 2025
Just Another Advent Tea Calendar
It’s Teapot Tuesday and time to highlight my tea Advent calendar this year. I have had good tea calendars and so so tea calendars. I am never willing to pay a lot of money for the novelty and so this year I got one at Continue reading →
December 22, 2025
Advent Brings Love
John 13:34–35 (ESV): 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one Continue reading →
December 19, 2025
A Favorite Nativity
I wrote earlier this month that the holidays were going to be a little simpler around our house this year and so far, so good. I have managed to decorate a little bit and had to put out a couple of my nativities from my Continue reading →
December 18, 2025
Birthday Boy
It’s Chris’ birthday today and we have a fun day planned. I’ve been absent more than I have been around the house lately with all of my volunteer experiences but today it is all about him. I am happy to celebrate with him with some Continue reading →
December 17, 2025
A Book Lover’s Christmas
My love of Advent calendars is well known in this household. From tea calendars (featured next week) to chocolate calendars, coffee calendars to cheese calendars I have loved them all. Two years ago I had purchased the perfect book themed calendar and while mine was Continue reading →
December 16, 2025
Teapot Tuesday – A Gift
Christmas will be here soon so what better teapot to feature than this teapot shaped like a Christmas package. Isn’t it adorable? . . . . A nicely wrapped package with a tidy bow and berries with greenery makes this one just perfect to display Continue reading →
December 15, 2025
The Third Week of Advent Brings JOY!
JOY! Just reading that word brings a smile to my face. Joy comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? Joy is the feeling of pleasure or happiness. When was the last time you witnessed or experienced true joy? I hope that the answer to Continue reading →