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Christmas pondering…
I’m trying to keep a handle on my wild expectations. My need to make “THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER” has given way to a more rational calm. Just being together will make it awesome. I can’t wait.
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Give thanks…
My faith teaches me that I should give thanks in all seasons. That doesn’t mean I am thankful for everything that happens. There are certainly things I would rather not face. But I can practice the discipline of giving thanks… of looking for the beauty even in the difficult places.
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Anticipation…
I am thinking a lot about my grandparents this week. About their legacy, about their friendship, about their hopes and dreams for us. I’m about to enter into a sacred space. A chance to have a do-over with a brand new generation.
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Baby shower…
Babies come on their own timeframe. The process is more or less the same as it’s always been. This child will enter into an extended family that is committed to his very best.
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Friday nights…
We’ve never really been party people. Keith and I live far too near the end of the introvert scale to ever be able to handle the bar scene (far too noisy) or dance places (too much everything), or really any crowds. Besides, we had kids too early to have either the money or the time for such shenanigans. Over the years, Keith’s schedule has challenged even the notion of Friday nights. When other folks were ending their 40 hour week, Keith often began his on Friday and ended it on Sunday. Share this...FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin
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Roast chicken…
I rub the chicken down with herbs and oil, I fill it with aromatics and set it gingerly on a bed of vegetables. I put it in the oven for the recommended time, and check to ensure that the juices run clear.
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Long distance…
I love that I can watch my cousin’s kids grow and explore via Facebook, but it isn’t the same as being there. As I get older, these relationships seem more precious. Our shared childhood, the common stories, and the familiarity matters to me.
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Wednesday lunch…
Individual time with a single kid in a family like ours has always been a challenge, and an opportunity. When they were younger, and their physical needs were overwhelming it was easy to loose track of their hearts. We adopted a “kid date” strategy.
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Puppy love…
She has curly blond hair, blue eyes, and weighs about four pounds. We are completely in love. I’ve been researching training methods, I’ve scheduled her puppy kindergarten, and I’m ready to get up at 2am to let her out. Share this...FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin
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Birdseed, bubbles, and fireworks…
Our recent wedding had many of my favorite elements. A bride and groom clearly in love. A community ready to support their big day. Creativity and quirkiness were everywhere…