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sunday thoughts: aiming for the target

sunday thoughts: aiming for the target

“Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.” C.S. Lewis One thing I’d like to start doing is writing a thoughtful blog post each Sunday about something I learned in church. This is more for my own benefit than anyone other’s, to force me to pay attention and walk away with something (instead of forgetting the teaching the minute I get in my car after the service). I’ve mentioned before that…

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eight hours, two cats, and a dog later…

eight hours, two cats, and a dog later…

I made it! Today I attempted something I’ve never done before: I drove to Orlando with all the animals – by myself. What an experience! It actually went fine. At a few points, ALL three animals were in the driver’s seat with me! Hehe. After the first hour, though, they settled down and didn’t bother me at all for the rest of the trip. I’m used to driving to Orlando by myself, I’m used to traveling with the cats, and…

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fall y'all! bloggy giveaway

fall y'all! bloggy giveaway

So, I wasn’t going to participate in this bloggy giveaway this time, but then I spied something in my house that needs a home! And what better way to find a home for it than to participate in a HUGE giveaway carnival hosted by Rocks In My Dryer! Be sure to check out all the other awesome things being given away; the master list is HERE! (The guidelines for participating are here, in case you’re interested in doing something like…

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the heart of the home: the kitchen

the heart of the home: the kitchen

Shalee from Shalee’s Diner has tagged me for a kitchen meme. I have to name eight random things from my kitchen/cooking. 1. I don’t cook much, although I’ve been cooking more recently and it’s surprisingly not been as difficult as I expected. I am still amazed at people who are able to coordinate a whole meal without messing up a lot! 2. Our kitchen is a Mexican theme, and I love it. Our dishes are all Pfaltzgraff Sedona pattern, and…

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