Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
A List Maker in the Making…
So, what's one way an eight-year old "only" can keep themselves entertained? Writing out exercise plans, of course!This particular plan was rescued from a stack of things my mom found while cleaning out my late grandmother's home. If you've read past postings, you may remember that she kept every letter I'd ever written her (w/the date recorded on the back of the envelope) and just about...
Rainy Days and Monday… Again
What is it with rainy days and Mondays? I actually love the rain, however, one downfall is that Brian and I won't be able to get our walk in tonight - something we've started doing together on most evenings. The physical benefits are good, but so are the relational! It's a nice time to catch up on things without interruption - no computer, no T.V., no music (a true rarity), no nothing --...
The Value of Pausing
Pause: To cease or suspend an action temporarily; to linger; tarry; to hesitateOver the past 24 hours, pausing has added value to my life in these ways:1. I paused at an intersection. It saved the right side of my CRV -- and maybe more.2. While walking through the yard, the sweet fragrance of our tea olive beckoned me to pause, and I did. I took it in for all it was worth and thanked the Lord...
Who Me? Obstinate?
We came home Sunday afternoon to find our Lhasa, Rupert, not acting like himself at all. If you've visited us before, you may be thinking it's a GOOD thing that he's not acting like himself -- but it wasn't. It was downright scary.We knew he was emergency clinic bound when: (1) We offered to "go for a ride" (one of his fav things to do). His face screamed "Whippee!" but his body plopped to...
Rainy Days and Mondays
Not a lot of rain today, but it is Monday, I'm a Carpenters fan, and Rupert is pretty in pink, so the title seemed to fit. :)I've had this soft-as-it-comes vintage pink blanket since Rup was a tiny pup. Today, I need only say "pink blanket" and he comes running from any hiding place he's discovered in the...
For the Love of Writing
It's been awhile (too long) since attending my first Christian Writer's Den, held every month in Simpsonville, but that's what I'll be doing later this morning. The ladies in this group are dedicated to developing their God-given gifts and talents. Can anyone say "inspiring"?During a recent Barnes & Noble outing with the hubster, I came across, "Writing Basics", which has turned out to be...
Snapshots from My Garden
"Tropicana" Rose, transferred from my grandmother's yard. It's a long story, but it's amazing this plant is still alive... and blooming!The Crinum lilies Sandy gave me last year are blooming!!They are simply beautiful. Thank you, Sandy!The "Coconut Lime" Echinecia I ordered last Fall from White Flower Farm.Same hydrangea - two different shots. It's true color is the purple below. I have the...
And Then There’s Rupert…
How could I have left this picture out of the mix yesterday?As I mentioned in the previous post, our rental house at Lake Lure had two levels. Most of the time, everyone was upstairs so it was only natural to find Rupert, our 5 year-old Lhasa, upstairs as well. After all, where there are people, there's also food and lots of fluffing!So, imagine my surprise when I found Rupert like this --...
Cathy Baker
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