it’s wednesday morning at 9am.  the house is quiet, the world white, and i’m still in pajamas and slippers.  as the daddy rummaged through cookie tins last night, only to find them all empty, i laughingly said, “no cookies, dad, but don’t worry — i’m taking tomorrow off to bake all day.”  he smiled and… Continue reading holiday

as the light was turned offf and i settled in my bed for a wonderful friday night sleep, my phone jingled. as i rolled over to see what the text was, my tired self muttered to my sister, “this had better be good.” silly me.  i should have known.  it was a text from a… Continue reading the most spoiled girl in the whole wide world is me

sometimes i’m pretty sure my cool factor is quickly taking a nose dive.  come on — admit it — you secretly think i’m a pretty cool person. if only you really knew me. not only do i knit the evenings away (“old woman, old woman,” said i!) but bebo norman is my favorite listen.  and… Continue reading bebo coolness

sometimes you just need a change.  i was a bit tired of my hipster long locked look and this afternoon i told my sister i wanted it chopped.  and colored.  and something bouncy and new. and so the change came.  i went over to her house this evening and we laughed and told stories and… Continue reading a new me

Settle this in your heart: “Whether I am up or down, the Lord Jesus Christ is the same. Whether I sing or sigh, the promise is true and the Promiser is faithful. Whether I stand on the summit or am hidden in the vale the covenant stands fast and everlasting love abides.” – Spurgeon

this new place of mine is gaining a reputation.  they’ve called it peaceful, calm, quiet, restful, cozy, warm, inviting, and fun. there’s been a twinkle light tree in the office since this past weekend and it’s slowly been decorated with more and more ornaments.  who says you can’t make a twinkle light tree even more… Continue reading no title

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thanksgiving day is coming to a close.  a parade was watched, wanna-a-be donuts eaten, appetizers prepared and served, games played, more food cooked (i feel a bit as though i spent the entire day in the kitchen!), a grand feast had, cleanup done by many, the best pies in the entire world enjoyed, a christmas… Continue reading the close of a good day.

as i jogged past their red brick house this morning, i remembered what today marks. a year ago today was the first day of sitting in court.  i prayed.  i watched.  i squeezed my aunt’s hand in nervousness.  a year ago tomorrow was the first day that i watched as we all responded so differently. … Continue reading a year ago.