and Purposeful Prose
All the photos in this post were sent by my dad. You'll find out more as you keep reading. It's a quiet afternoon as I sit and reflect. The sun was shining this morning, but by the time I got geared up to get out for a walk the sky was grey and a wind [...]
I had a thought, but then it was gone I should have known it wouldn't hold on Quick as a bunny It came and it went Apparently, my brain has a vent. I had a thought, but it hared right off I thought it was cozy, but it didn’t stay long I offered it tea [...]
April 21, 2020 Today has been one of my better health days even though it started off really rough. I woke up feeling unwell, a bit glum and frustrated because I hate waking up feeling so run over. I was certain that this was going to be another one of those days where I'd accomplished [...]
Tulip Tree "Time-lapse" The Tulip Tree is problaby more commonly known as the Saucer Magnolia, but Tulip Tree fit better into my trio of "T" words. Plus, my mother-in-law always refers to it as such, so I like it. This was a really good exercise in patience! These guys take their time. Not a whole [...]
I wasn't going to accept awards this year! I have my reasons, but I'm not telling! However, Dawn's nomination was really sweet and unexpected, and it gives me a chance to nominate some ladies who have really blessed me. Thank you, Dawn! Dawn's blog is called Drawing Closer to Christ. She writes wonderful insightful reminders to [...]
I wrote this back in February. I almost threw out the baby with the bathwater again! It isn't that this piece is unpromising… It's just that it's still in progress. I added some up to date thoughts at the end. --- February 2020, *Groan* Last Thursday I stood in the kitchen and let out my [...]
Me singing to Andrew: You're a cutie and I'm going to make you sausages and corn... Andrew: That’s oddly southern. Me: *laughing* Moments later.... BEEP! Andrew: The engine's up to temperature! The oven! I mean the oven. Me: *laughing again...* A little bit later... Andrew: What's that guys name from that traveling show we like? [...]
Steeping We're in hot water Hold on a little longer God’s patiently waiting for us to get stronger. Tina S.W. April 4, 2020 Another Cup When my cup is empty, Lord, fill me up You are my portion The one I love For in Your presence there is fullness of joy When my cup runneth [...]
And don't come back another day... If I'm honest I just want to hide I don't know what to say anymore And I don't want to hear anymore Not what God has to say Just what the world keeps murmuring It's too overwhelming I don't know which way to turn To God, of course, but… [...]
Super Mint started this War. You can find that post here, but this less than super hero quickly met it's doom when it tried to take on my Peppermint Tea. This was my query when Moroccan Mint was substituted for Peppermint tea in our online order. With many items being unavailable or impossible to order [...]
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