Category: Quiet Pleasures
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It’s Raining Again…
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Rain. Sometimes we love it and sometimes we hate it. It truly depends on the time of year and how long it lasts. This summer has been hot and dry. The pretty green has begun to take on the hot, dry faded look. The blue sky is less blue, the grass has that “not enough…
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Everything I’ve Learned…
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In a matter of days, I will have been on this earth 50 years. There was a time in my life when I thought 50 was really old. Well, today I’m rethinking that a bit! I was recently told that the 40’s are the old age of your youth and 50’s the youth of your…
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Ready to fly…
This past week as has been one of deep sadness, turmoil and grief over lost and broken relationships, people hurting as a result of sin, and the effects of just being worn to the bone, both physically and emotionally. Early morning has been my refuge. Sitting in the quiet kitchen with my prayer shawl (a…
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My Passion Favorites…
This past year I attempted to post a picture a day for 365 days. While I was not anywhere near successful, it was a fun adventure and one I might try again! Photography has become a passion and creative outlet. Here are a few of my favorites from my 365 Album. May each of…
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It’s the Little Things That Count…
I have a confession! FB, which I love and am a mildly addicted to, has really been a bit of a downer for me this summer. Daily, I am seeing posts from friends that are on fabulous vacations – some big and some just away at the lake. I’m envious. I’m jealous. I’m wishing I…
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The Sabbath…
Our weeks are filled with work and busyness and… well, too much! I often hear people say that there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. By the time the weekend comes along, we are exhausted and need to rest and revive ourselves spiritually, emotionally and physically, so we can do…
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Gratitude Friday…
I am sitting here on Snow Day #2! Vacation has officially begun early! After the 30 hours of snow stopped falling, we were able to get out and begin the clean up. We spent several hours outside shoveling up our block so that we could have a path to safely walk. We measured over 2…
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Quiet Pleasure…
I recently read the book Eat Pray Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert. She goes through a divorce and decides to take a year to eat, pray and love. Her first stop is Italy where her goal is to learn the language, eat and find pleasure. Wow – a girl after my own heart! Elizabeth talks about…
Thoughts and Reflections on Life 