Our lake is getting dredged. It is a big deal. Seriously. In the big scheme of things I guess it really isn’t but on our little end of the lake it is happening and will be happening for quite awhile. We live in a gated Continue reading →
Growing up we always had some kind of Advent calendar. There is just something about the magic of opening a little door to reveal the surprise that is tucked away hidden from little eyes. Today it seems like there are all kinds of Advent calendars Continue reading →
We are finally here – December 2020. It seems like we would never ever get here but yet here we are. This will definitely be the year that everyone remembers, won’t it? Through it all we have persevered, sacrificed, and remained strong. With the happy Continue reading →
It’s the first week of Advent and one that brings HOPE. This year has been so challenging. It has been chaotic and unsettling. It has been a time of separation and anxiety. It has tested our faith and our patience. It has also been a Continue reading →
Thankfulness. Gratitude. These are two words that make the world so much better. Today I am thankful for healthcare workers and all of our essential personnel that are working to keep things running during this pandemic. I am thankful for family and friends who love Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Thanksgiving 2020 is one we will not soon forget. A pandemic changes things dramatically but I am choosing to focus on the positives instead of the negatives this season as I shared in Monday’s post. If you remember back Continue reading →
The theme of 2020 is definitely a theme of not gathering together. It is heartbreaking, isn’t it? This year instead of going to a beach someplace and renting a house to share with our sons and their wives for Thanksgiving we are staying home. Erin Continue reading →
I always have to share my turkey teapot during Thanksgiving week. He makes me smile and even though he doesn’t pour really well out of his tiny spout he has a place on my table this week. I recently placed an order with my favorite Continue reading →
Dear 2020… If you could write a letter to 2020 what would it say? Our local library in Transylvania County is doing a great little project. The Community Postcard Project is a unique way to help document the year 2020. The idea is very simple. Continue reading →
Advent is almost here and I have seen a lot of great ideas of how to prepare for this season of expectancy. I decided to repost this post that I initially shared the past couple of years.. It has been a really great practice for Continue reading →
