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  • The Cardinal Show

    I sat down in front of my vintage typewriter, inserted a piece of paper, slid the power button to on and listened to the familiar hum. My hands resting atop the keys, I could feel the power in it’s vibration… Continue reading

    The Cardinal Show
  • When Church Found Me

    Sunday, I went to church. I don’t show up in person very often, but if I can’t get my shit together to leave the house in time, I watch it live online. In person is so much better. I started… Continue reading

    When Church Found Me
  • The Draft Folder

    It’s not enjoyable for me to have an overflowing draft folder on this blogsite, but then again I don’t like clutter and a collection of drafts feels like clutter. This year I began experimenting with doing things differently and the… Continue reading

    The Draft Folder
  • Somebody Prayed

    I moved the radio from it’s temporary place on the rusted cart, to the top of the vintage armoire. Having it elevated enhances the acoustics and music floats through the house. This song has played every day for weeks, as… Continue reading

    Somebody Prayed
  • My Life is a Meme

    Don’t lose heart, my lovelies. He’s got us. 🩶 Feature Photo by Cody Black on Unsplash Continue reading

    My Life is a Meme
  • Room to Grow

    I knew it wasn’t happy just by the way it looked. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Get to the root of the problem”, and this applies to plants and humans. If they’re not vibrant on the outside, there’s something going… Continue reading

    Room to Grow
  • Legacy

    In October, my daughter and her boyfriend came for a visit on my birthday. It was so good to see them because since they live near Austin, I don’t drive to see them often. My daughter always spends the first… Continue reading

    Legacy
  • My Life is a Meme

    Feature Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash Continue reading

    My Life is a Meme
  • Someday

    I’ve been reading a book recommended by my therapist entitled, The One Thing, and it was written by a local Realtor. In Texas everyone has heard of the Realty company, Keller-Williams, but I didn’t realize Gary Keller had a writer… Continue reading

    Someday
  • Mums and Pansies

    I never imagined that something I love so much, such as a flower could spark so many painful memories, but every fall I avoid them like the plague. I haven’t picked up a pansy or planted any in my yard… Continue reading

    Mums and Pansies
  • Church ~ It’s More Than Sunday Mornings

    I was in bed by 10:00 pm on a Friday night and prayed to wake up early the next morning. On Saturday mornings I enjoy sleeping in, but not that Saturday. I had volunteered to help with the set up… Continue reading

    Church ~ It’s More Than Sunday Mornings
  • Find Your Start

    I don’t mind dirty windows, but I do mind the view. The front windows have miniblinds hanging from them that have been here longer than me and the slats stay open with the blinds pulled halfway up. The windows on… Continue reading

    Find Your Start
  • Waiting in Line

    I haven’t received clarity on what this new birthday year looks like in several areas of my life, but as the seasons change outside our front door, there’s a shift inside my heart. This from a woman who has to… Continue reading

    Waiting in Line
  • The Story Room

    October is my birthday month, but my actual birthday was Monday, the 14th. I took the week off work and it wasn’t as difficult as imagined, but I missed it some. This showed me that I love what I do… Continue reading

    The Story Room
  • The Bench

    In June I began seeing a therapist. I’d been interviewing coaches all year, but I really wanted someone to help discern God’s plan with me, so my daughter suggested Christian based counseling. Her name is Heather and she feels more… Continue reading

    The Bench