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Through the years we’ve gotten into a habit of giving doctors and their staff special thanks in a strange way. I think the first cake we gave had magic wands and maybe a fairy. It was in response [...]

Bless my heart! Last year I cross-stitched five angel ornaments to give as gifts to some special people who had touched my life. If you read last year’s posts from the fall, you will see [...]

I’m almost embarrassed by my featured image, but my blog will explain, I’m far from a minimalist, but not a hoarder. I never thought of myself as one who was overly concerned with [...]

I love to brag on God. He makes Georgia ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS this time of year! Driving through rural Georgia to a track meet was like going to some fancy garden. Azaleas adorned most every yard. [...]

I’ve often said the success of a project depends on the availability of proper tools. I’ve been trying to figure out how to sew a carrying case for a vaulting pole. Because some math [...]

My girls call me a hoarder (among other things). And I am proving that fact to myself as I go through old files. But I’m sorry! Some of the things I have saved through the years are classic. This [...]

In my case, technically blogging is usually a direct result of my bloopering. Which is probably due to a basic flaw in my character. Following a recipe or sewing instructions is way too boring [...]

In 1640, George Herbert wrote, ‘To him that wills, ways are not wanting.’  By 1820, the phrase had become ‘where there’s a will there’s a way.’ *** The updated [...]

My friend, Marjorie, was one talented lady. She set a wonderful example for me in so many ways. Yet, in so many ways I could not get what she tried to teach me! When she and her family moved from [...]

News flash! I LOVE CHRISTMAS! Over the years, I have posted guest blogs about coping with the Christmas season and advent. This year, I am challenging myself to exhaust my list of things to write [...]