Category Archives: God

Weird Science

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

For the past 36 years, in one form or another, I have been a teacher. I began this journey when our now soon-to-be 40 year old son was 4 years old and carried on from there to our two daughters, … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Change, Childhood, Children, Christians, Compromise, Courage, Embarrassing moments, Encouragement, English Teacher, Family, Florida, Forgetfulness, God, Grandchildren, Gratefulness, History, Humor, Life, Math, Memory, New Jersey, Science, Scientific Research, Substitute Teaching, Teachers, Teaching, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Me And You And a Dog Named…Phoebe?

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

This September Cliff and I will celebrate 42 years of marriage. We have been blessed with a wonderfully happy marriage and for that I am extremely grateful. For 31 of those blissful years we have owned at least one dog. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Attitude, Blessings, Chihuahua, Christians, Compromise, Dog walking, Dog Walking Tips, Dogs, God, Hope, Humor, Husbands, Life, Lord, Love, Reactive dog, Uncategorized, Walking, Wisdom, Yellow Lab and Treeing Walker Coonhound | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday! Happy New Year!

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

“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 →

Posted in Aging, Birthdays, Blessings, Christians, Corona virus, Encouragement, Faith, Florida, Getting Old, God, Gratefulness, Happiness, Hope, Humor, Husbands and Wives, Life, New Beginnings, New Years, Uncategorized, Wisdom | Leave a comment

This is 20/20…

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

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 →

Posted in Aging, Attitude, Blessings, Caring, Challenges, Change, Children, Christians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Florida, Getting Old, God, Gratefulness, Happiness, Humor, Life, Lord, Love, Marriott Vacation Club, Memories, Oxygen, Pools, Recliners, Uncategorized, Vacation | Leave a comment

To Encourage You…

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

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 →

Posted in America, Animals, Attitude, Blessings, Caring, Christians, Courage, Encouragement, Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fly-fishing, God, Hope, Humor, Life, Lord, Love, Montana, Mountains, National Parks, Trust, Uncategorized, Vacation, Wisdom, Yellowstone National Park | 7 Comments

So…I’ve Been Noticing

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

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 →

Posted in America, Attitude, Bible, British people, Christians, Encouragement, Eyebrows, Fair Skin, Faith, God, Gratefulness, History, Home, Hope, Humor, Italians, Life, Teaching, Uncategorized, Videos, Winston Churchill, World War II | 1 Comment

Ya Gotta Have Friends…

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

…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 →

Posted in Aging, America, Attitude, Best Friend, Challenges, Childhood, Childhood Home, Children, Christians, Cleaning, Dusting, Faith, Family, Friends, God, Growing Up, Health, High School, Home, Humor, Husbands, Life, Lord, Love, Talking, Uncategorized, Wisdom Teeth, Women | 1 Comment

New Year, New Decade, New Faith!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year! I wasn’t planning on writing a blog for today. We’ve been on vacation and, well, you know. I was going to wish you all a Happy New Year, tell you that I am very … Continue reading →

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Caring is Sharing

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

The Great Depression in the United States began in October of 1929 and, essentially, lasted until we entered World War II in December of 1941. My Dad and his two brothers were born in the middle of the Great Depression, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, appliances, Caring is Sharing, Challenges, Childhood, Christians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Friends, Getting Old, God, History, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories, Prayer, September 11, 2001, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Forgetful Bride

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Every once in awhile, I come across a story that tugs at my heartstrings. This is one of them. It is my favorite kind of story because all of us, at some point in our lives have been ‘forgetful brides’.

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