I sit here gazing at this large crater. This huge rock with a big scar. Parts of it are strewn across the landscape – moved by the inertia of power from within that had to escape the confines of its earthy shell prison; …
Scarred but beautiful
Blessed Assurance or Insurance
Blessed Assurance – I take that blessed assurance and at times behave as if it is blessed insurance. …
My budget aged 50 Days!
As I reconciled my budget for the day, my eye consistently wandered to the top right corner of my YNAB* screen. It yells at me … 50 Days!
I should be enthusiastic that my budget is in the green & my available cash has ‘aged’ beyond 30 days. I should be excited I have accomplished YNAB rule #4 to live on last months’ income. But I am not. It brings me to tears.
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This widow’s journey begins
While Steve was preparing his oceanography curriculum, he was intrigued by the changes to the ecosystem since the Mount St Helens eruption. As he analyzed the data, he tossed aside assumed conclusions and simply focused on the data before him. Steve’s mind began to marvel in ways of God with a new hunger. I think it may be the perfect place to say my goodbyes.
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What’s in a name?
I am the type of mother that calls her kids every name but their given one. Maggie is my Moo-shine, Moonshine, Moo-la-roo, Maggie-Moo, Ma-roo-loo, Lucy-loo, Loo-bee-loo, and Snickerdoo. And anything similar that escapes my lips. I am not sure where “Lucy” came from as it has nothing to do with her given name. …
Snickerdoodles
A sugar cookie filled with cinnamon – what could be better with a hot cup of breakfast tea? Cinnamon is one of the medicinal spices found in my cabinet. But I am pretty sure all the sugar and butter negate those qualities. This is dessert, enjoy responsibly! …