Oh boy, among the things that haven’t been the same for this year we can now add the fishing trip. My poor husband (and in this case my daughter too!…

July 24, 2018 (*note: the publishing date is out of order because blogger will not complete the scheduling process. This post was originally posted i…

So, our vacation has not turned out the way we anticipated or hoped. It’s still wonderful in its own way. I am so grateful that my faith has grown ov…

I keep forgetting that just because it’s a restaurant and someone else is doing the cooking doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be great food 😔 T…

It’s fishing day for some of our vacation crew. That means they were up and out the door quite earlier than they usually are. :-) This has become one…

But the spot is still as sweet - that is after you look and walk past the monstrosity that has take up residence on our beach. Boy, that first day I…

I just have to say, I really love our church home. It's not a rare occasion that a sermon or series hits so close to home for me (and our family…

It's a good day when I wake up with a crusty layer of mental yuck sending confusion and disorientation my way; then I take a shower, get dressed,…

​ ​ ​ S M XL L ​ I was chatting (for a very long time) with my friend yesterday. We can talk and talk and talk and still have things to share when we part …

Apple filling: 8 cups peeled, sliced (tart) apples {Granny Smith are a favorite} 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt Topping: 1 cup quick cooking oats …

Other Side of the Decision Regret, no one really wants to carry the weight of regret, am I right? I know I don’t, and I have carried a not insignific…

Most often, the very best hospitality results when we are spontaneous and simply invite someone into our less-than-picture-perfect space and time. I …