Happy weekend, friends! I was invited to go on an outing with two dear friends, one in her 70's, and the other in her early 80's. I believe that I am the richest among people because of my friends. I really am so very blessed! These older woman share a depth of encouragement, and real life experiences, that are sometimes rare in the economy of friendships. I mean, they have been married longer than my years. Wise women. They live will. They love well. And they ... Read More about For The Love of Lamp Lights – The Carriage House
Back Door Blessings
Fall has arrived! It is my favorite time of year. The cooler weather, the vibrant colors of the leaves, gourds and pumpkins, and layering of fall clothes, etc. Oh, my list could go on! So many of my wonder filled childhood memories are wrapped up in this beauty-filled season. Family and friends gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving, growing and harvesting pumpkins from the garden, seasonal activities - these are now a few of my favorite things, too. For the last few years, I've ... Read More about Back Door Blessings
Berry Syrup
We are still in the delicious waffle honeymoon phase at our home. I continue to make the tasty Trim Healthy Mama Blender Freezer Waffles recipe, although, I still have not needed to store them in the freezer. They just do not last that long at our home to ever be put in the freezer! Every day for breakfast, The Salesman will eat 1-2 waffles along with a breakfast meat. If I offer something different, and I often do, he chooses his number one waffle order. And ... Read More about Berry Syrup
For the Love of Lamp Lights – Magnet School Volleyball
Observing The Salesman's niece play volleyball turned out to be one of the most insightful activities for me. I seriously learned so much by sitting on the sidelines. And never mind that the temperatures were in the 90's and there was no air-conditioning in the gym. It was many years ago that I played volleyball in high school, and I had a totally enjoyable time watching this game. We had an intense business meeting the following morning, and attending this game with The Salesman's ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – Magnet School Volleyball
Three Parables
I opened the front door just in time to see the UPS man getting into his truck and reached for the package he'd left. I was expecting a large box; but there was a small padded envelope leaning against the brick. As I looked at the name that it was addressed to, I realized it was not my package - it belonged to a Debra Carroll. Now Carroll was my mother's maiden name. By the time that I'd called out "This is not my package", the UPS man was headed back down our driveway carrying a ... Read More about Three Parables