Category Archives: Christians

“Kids Say the Darndest Things”

Posted on November 6, 2020 by

Erma Bombeck once said, “When humor goes, there goes civilization.” In the early 1950s, America was still reeling from the effects of World War II and dealing with the current threat of the Cold War, while sending our men to … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Attitude, Blessings, Childhood, Children, Christians, Encouragement, Eternity, Family, Grandchildren, Growing Up, Happiness, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories | 1 Comment

Happy Birthday! Happy New Year!

Posted on October 23, 2020 by

“I’ve been thinking.” Whenever I say those words to my husband, he immediately responds with, “Uh-oh!” I realize that the thought of me thinking is a pretty big “Oi-Vey;” but, there’s a reason that I’m thinking. I just celebrated my … Continue reading →

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Phoebe and Scrubs

Posted on October 16, 2020 by

Officially, his name is Oliver. Personally, I call him Scrubs and not for any reason you would probably guess. Like all of us, Scrubs has a beginning; unfortunately, nobody knows what that beginning is. And so, Scrubs’ beginning starts with … Continue reading →

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This is 20/20…

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

The term 20/20 has come to have a few different meanings. It can be the measurement of visual acuity, of course.  In the late 1970’s Barbara Walters was the co-host of a new show called 20/20, which is still on … Continue reading →

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To Encourage You…

Posted on June 26, 2020 by

Lately, if I allow myself to watch the news or spend too much time on facebook, the world can seem like a scary place. We can be easily overwhelmed by all that is happening and we can easily forget that … Continue reading →

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It’s Puzzling…

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Last week I talked about the days that try women’s souls. This week, as you already know, those days are still here and it’s puzzling in more ways than one. These are the things I’ve found puzzling this week. They are … Continue reading →

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So…I’ve Been Noticing

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

I’m sure you’ve been doing the same; because, honestly, there’s not much else to do. So here are a few things I’ve noticed… To begin with, I’m kind of enjoying being at home! This surprises me because I consider myself … Continue reading →

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A Woman With a View

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

Every now and then, I come across something that I know I want to share. This post, from a dear lady in our church, is one of those. She has a perspective that we all need, one of faith, hope, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Play Games!

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

Last week while reading the post of one of my two fairy blog mothers to my husband, I noticed that she mentioned that she and her husband play games. Specifically, they were playing Pinochle. I know how to spell pinochle … Continue reading →

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Ya Gotta Have Friends…

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

…And I am very grateful to have quite a few! But, there is one friend that I’ve had for a very long time, 55 years kind of a long time. Her name is Cheryl and though I currently have three … Continue reading →

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