The smell of bacon permeates my kitchen as it pops and splatters noisily in the pan. Tonight is one of those “force yourself to put one foot in front of the other; just hurry up and get it all done so you can relax” kind of nights Tonight I find myself lamenting the fact that […]
[Continue reading...]Not my usual Friday
October 18, 2013 3 Comments
Today dawned cool and quiet (well cool for SW FL) and after coffee, prayer and devotions, I was ready for whatever came my way. My eldest called and we chatted about her family’s healthy eating and her participation in the Spartan Race tomorrow. She is one of those Crossfit crazed people, but whatever keeps her […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: The Hue of You
October 18, 2013 38 Comments
The challenge this week was: IN A NEW POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PHOTO INCLUDING THE HUE(S) OF YOU! I’ve always loved earth tones, so for this season, and this particular time in my life, those are the colors that are grabbing my attention and making me want to surround myself with […]
[Continue reading...]Rollin’ on back to Funky town
October 17, 2013 2 Comments
I could smell the leather and feel the wheels beneath my feet as I looked at the picture my aunt posted the other day. It portrayed several rows of roller skates, all lined up ready for rental; the old brown ones with orange wheels. It took me back to a time in my life when […]
[Continue reading...]Painting in circles
October 15, 2013 3 Comments
Yesterday I did something I haven’t done in approximately 35 years. I painted buoys that will be used on our recently acquired stone crab traps. I have really tried to distance myself from this particular venture and vowed inwardly that I would not get sucked into the labor crew in any capacity. However, finding myself […]
[Continue reading...]Morning dew and joy
October 12, 2013 6 Comments
The only light she saw was the blue dot on the DVR player and a soft glow from the computer screen. At 2:00am, it was dreadfully dark and silent except for the sound of the ceiling fan as it followed its infinite circular route. It was time; time for prayer and quiet reflection, time to […]
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Infinite
October 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
Empty nest but a full heart
October 10, 2013 6 Comments
As the curtains gently sway with the beautiful fall breeze on this quiet Thursday morning, I sit in the midst of the leftovers from the wedding; the items that they couldn’t quite squeeze into the very packed black Jetta now bound for Texas; the one with “just married” fading on the back window. As I […]
[Continue reading...]This too (the chaos) shall pass
October 2, 2013 8 Comments
How did the time get away from me so quickly this morning? My daily routine was all out of whack and it wasn’t even 8:00am yet. As my daughter reminded me that we had to drop off her car before her hair appointment, the phone rang, adding a few minutes more delay. Finally, I was […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 