Chris and I are kind of in lock down again with the Delta variant of Covid 19 running rampant in not just our county but our state and our country. Grrrrr. I so wish we were not here but here we are. There is a Continue reading →
August 26, 2021
August 25, 2021
Monday Men
Every church has them. They may not be called Monday Men but they are surely there. These are the guys who show up to do little jobs around the church. Need lightbulbs replaced? They are there. Need a door hinge fixed? They show up. Need Continue reading →
August 24, 2021
A Little Bit Mad on Teapot Tuesday
Life has been a little chaotic and crazy the past week or so and I am just trying to remember to calm down a bit. I really am not mad at all, am I? Hopefully today’s featured teapot will make you smile and give you Continue reading →
August 23, 2021
Remember When?
Our power went out this past week due to the storms coming through. Fortunately it only went out for about 4 hours so it wasn’t a big deal but I wanted to read and my light was less than wonderful. No sitting out on the Continue reading →
August 20, 2021
Bonsai – A Bit of Calm in the Stressful World
I think we all need a little bit of calm in our lives about now so today join me as we stroll through the wonderful bonsai collection located at the NC Arboretum. It is truly a magical and relaxing garden to wander through and hopefully Continue reading →
August 19, 2021
Stuck in a Rut
A repost from several years ago but one that I needed to reread. Enjoy. This afternoon I took a much needed break and sat still for about an hour on my back porch. There was a gentle breeze blowing across the lake, the birds were Continue reading →
August 18, 2021
It’s All About Timing
There are a lot of quotable quotes and references to time in my Bartlett’s Famous Quotations book Some of them are amusing, some are challenging and some just don’t make any sense to me at all. Consider these samplings: “Dost thou love life? Then do Continue reading →
August 17, 2021
Happy 2 Years, Maksim!
Maksim turns two years old today so Teapot Tuesday is pre-empted for a celebration instead. This cat has brought us so much happiness – it is ridiculous. His antics keep us (and the internet) amused and I can’t imagine what we did before he arrived. Continue reading →
August 16, 2021
Key to an Epic Life
That title drew you in, right? Chris and I had a little get away this weekend to Charlotte where we were able to see the Van Gogh Immersive Experience. It was truly an amazing experience and one that I will share more with. my readers Continue reading →
August 13, 2021
Figs, Glorious Figs
I have to admit to a love affair. It is a love affair with fresh figs. It sounds kind of hoity toity but I fell in love with them when we were in Croatia 4 years ago for Micah and Wendy’s wedding. They were literally Continue reading →