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...
Thanking God for My Spiritual Heritage
On Saturday morning, I headed to Spartanburg to visit Helen, my great-aunt, as well as Jayne, a woman I met via Craig's List after advertising in the "wanted" section for free liriope.Talk about a small world! Not only does Jayne live in my aunt's neighborhood (less than a mile from my great-aunt's) but she also attends the same church my grandparents did for 60+ years before having to move...
Garden Snapshots
Snapshots from my morning stroll around the yard....As you can see, Brian has been putting the pavers in place according to the master plan he designed last year. This summer, we'll begin the digging process required to put them permanently in the ground. One step at a time, right?Just call Brian "The Mulchin'...
A “Ruff” Day for Rup
It was a "ruff" day at the groomer.Needless to say, Rupert is glad to be home.He is SUCH a creature of habit.I can't relate.I...
The Scene From My Window
Thanks to the freeze warning predicted for tonight, I had a good excuse to clip some of my old-fashioned lilacs to enjoy inside. I also "worked out" for about an hour draping sheets over some of my favorite plants. I knew it was time to stop when I ran out of sheets. Freezing temps should come as no surprise this time of year... but I could do without them! I'm ready to PLANT!This was a great...
A Mother’s Perspective
Last summer I had the pleasure of meeting Edie Melson, a local freelance writer and speaker, at a Christian Writer's Circle. Little did I know at the time that Brian and I would end up at FBC, allowing our paths to cross once again.Edie's most recent article was sold to a secular magazine, "Centered". God swung the doors of opportunity wide open for her to share about her trust in Him during...
What’s Growing in My Garden…
Here's what I discovered growing in my garden this week:I've been unable to identify this Camellia but it's one of my absolute favorites! It sat in my yard for a few years with not one bloom. I relocated it to a sunnier spot and found one bloom on it last year. This week? There are 8-10 flowers ready to bud. Who would have guessed that a relocation could be so beneficial? :)And thanks to a...
Tuesday Through Thursday!
On Tuesday night, our "Women in the Word" Colossians study came to a close. Each season (Summer '08, Fall '08 and Winter '09) has been special in its own way, but this particular study stood out for a few reasons in my opinion:Meeting in a home environment seems to put people at ease. All the "walls" are dropped and the heart is opened. Thank you KT! We're already looking forward to meeting...
Music Milestones
I've always LOVED music. Dad used to tell me that if I could put lyrics to my homework I'd make much better grades. I tried, but it didn't work. 🙂 Certain songs stir specific memories of a time and place, don't they? Here are several that came to mind within a few minutes (scary, I know): Frank Sinatra's,"It Was A Very Good Year" - My earliest memory of music. Uncle Bud sang this to me...
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