>Did you notice how early Easter is this year? I’m sure all you clever people know that Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox, which is March 23 this year (2008). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it …
>On Being A Mimi
>Being a “Mimi” is one of the best parts of my life. Unfortunately, we don’t live in the same town as our grandchildren and sometimes have to wait two or three months between visits. Our ten-year-old grandson sent me this in an email a couple of days ago. All at once, my heart grew homesick to get a hug from …
>It’s a Small, Small World
>One of the highlights of blogging for me is seeing what corners of the globe my visitors come from. India. China. Great Britain. Zambia. Australia. Canada. Not to mention places of interest all across the good ole USA. It is humbling (and a little frightening) that people from anywhere can click here and read my posts. Which is one reason …
>20/20? Not exactly.
> I made a long overdue visit to the eye doctor this week. It’s not one of my favorite things to do, but since I could no longer read road signs from much distance, I knew it was time. Surprise! My eyes have not gotten worse. My prescription was actually too strong. That’s a first. Of course, the flip side …
>SO MANY BOOKS . . .
>My friend D’Ann tagged me for this “One-Book” exercise. Off we go! 1. One book that changed your life.This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti. I read this during a very tumultuous time in our lives. The lessons in spiritual warfare were unforgettable and led me on a prayer journey like I’d never experienced. 2. One book that you have read …
>THE BUCKET LIST
> The Bucket List is a new film with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. With nothing in common but a terminal illness, they embark on an adventure to do everything they want to do in life before they kick the bucket. Fun and interesting premise, no? My local newspaper thought so, too, and ask their readers what was on their …
>Story Book Romance–Fairy Tale Wedding
>Seven months from today (on August 2), our youngest son will marry a wonderful, spunky girl from Orange County, CA. So how did a West Coast girl end up with a rural Oklahoma kid who graduated with a class of nine students? Providence, I’m certain. I began praying for my son at an early age as all moms do, but …
>WHICH REINDEER ARE YOU?
>I’m Cupid. Which one are you? Click here to find out. You Are Cupid A total romantic, you’re always crushing on a new reindeer.Why You’re Naughty: You’ve caused so much drama, all the reindeers aren’t speaking to each other.Why You’re Nice: You have a knack for playing matchmaker. You even hooked Rudolph up!
>Trick or Treat
>Ready for the trick or treaters? We only get a few every year, but I bought three bags of our favorite chocolate candy . . . just to be prepared, of course. Also a big bag of Tootsie Pops. They last all year and give just the right amount of satisfaction when you need a little pick-me-up. One of the …