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...
Goren, Goren, Gone…
The old adage is true: All good things must come to an end.When Det. "Bobby Goren" turns in badge #4376 tonight on Law & Order:Criminal Intent, I know of at least two people who will be in mourning (hint: they'll be the ones eating peanut M & M's).Vincent D'Onofrio has played this role brilliantly over the past ten years, perfecting the close-talker-head-tilt, while probing the psyche...
My Friday Fave
My (least) favorite reality:Wisdom and experience are not the only things gained with age.Sigh.Until I discover a favorite exercise like Beth's rowing, I'm switching it up by rotating the elliptical, the stationary bike, my purple cruiser, walking, and perhaps a little running into my weekly schedule.If variety is the spice of life, I see a lot of Tums in my...
Our Vacation Destination
Garden City, SC has been the vacation destination for my family since I was a little girl. Back then, we stayed in beach houses only steps away from the ocean. The family favorite, Whirlwind, lived up to its name in 1989 when Hurricane Hugo whirled it across the street immediately changing its rental status from oceanfront to second row.Since that time, we've stayed in condos for the most...
A Classic Photo Op
Brian knew it was true love the moment I started spotting vintage cars stowed away under tarps on our Sunday afternoon drives through the country. Fast forward twenty-one years, and you'll still find us getting a kick out of discovering the classics. Recently, on a whim we decided to trek over to the car retirement home for a fun photo op.Enjoy.(My favorite - Pontiac Safari station wagon-...
A Writer’s Space
Where do you most enjoy writing, journaling, or sitting quietly with the Lord?Below are a few pearls from the sea of Eric Maisel, PH.D. in his book "A Writer's Space...Make Room to Dream, to Work, to Write", which I'm currently reading:"Once you internally agree to get your work done you can write almost anywhere, but that doesn't mean that you can vanish into your writing as easily in one...
Happy Father’s Day!
On this Father's Day it seems only appropriate to turn down one more childhood corridor to recall some favorite memories of my dad, who: taught me how to ride my purple banana seat, high-handled, flowered white "wicker" basket bicycle. At least twice.taught me how to drive—allowing me to practice in the pine-tree-filled lot next to our house while blaring "The Carpenters" on their 8 track...
My Friday Fave
For my Friday Fave, I'm closing out my trip down memory lane with one of my favorite subjects...candy.When I spotted the fake-o cigarettes and Mallo Cups in Saluda's old-timey general store I knew this posting was a must. My grandmother (Mom's mother) once found me "puffing" a candy cigarette. Let's just say I kicked the habit that day. The candy weakness that she and I did share, however,...
Corridors of Childhood Memories, Part 4
A little girl attends Vacation Bible School at Fairforest Baptist Church in Fairforest, SC, her grandparent's church. Years later, after a painful divorce, she was determined to give church another try, both for herself and especially for her two young sons, so she loaded up the boys one Sunday morning and returned to the only church she ever really knew, not sure of what to expect. It was a...
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