Happy weekend, friends!I enjoyed the light in the clouds after we had a business dinner in Knoxville this week. And look at the lamplights on the Gay Street Bridge! They were added in 2003 as part of a 16 million dollar renovation. As as a lover of architecture, I've got to mention that this cantilever bridge is set on stone piers and is the last of its kind standing in the United States.Look up! ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – Bridge over the Tennessee River
Good morning, friends. How are you? Are you enjoying the warm/hot weather?This last week has been non-stop. The Salesman is home and recovering, and working, too! I've been thinking much about his heart attack and the complications he is experiencing, and his pain. I've been thinking about my own hardships. The reality of life coupled with the purchase of the colander for an upcoming wedding, got my thoughts going and suddenly this Pioneer Woman stylish strainer becomes a GOD ... Read More about
Trim Healthy Mama Totally Dope Chicken Review
Is anyone else in need of a crockpot meal to reduce the heat of baking in their kitchen this summer? Well, I went to the Sanity-Saving Crockpot & Electric Pressure Cooker Meals chapter of the new Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook and, despite the name, decided to try Totally Dope Chicken recipe. It is a Satisfying meal on page 104, and makes 6-8 servings for a family. To make Totally Dope Chicken, it is done in two easy steps. One, two, and five hours in the crockpot, and there is ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Totally Dope Chicken Review
For the Love of Lamp Lights – O P Jenkins
O.P. Jenkins has been around the area for 110 years. If you go there, you are going to love something there, I guarantee it! You may be like me and find many somethings there! So much beauty!I liked this lamp - the texture, color and style. Rooms upon rooms of beauty... This picture... I really like the scene, the colors, the inviting path that looks to be snow covered to me.The basement was my favorite floor!I wondered if the floors were original. They were ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – O P Jenkins
Rain in the forecast
Last night, after 3 days at the hospital for The Salesman, I looked at the weather forecast that included rain for today and heard these words that express my heart:Sometimes when it rains,I like to believe that God is weeping over my very personal pain.Though I feel I’ve seen a lot of rain,I know His heart sees my pain.So sunsine will be my refrain. Yes, Sonshine will be my refrain. A rainbow is coming, I will keep humming.6-14-2018almost midnightI took a break this week because The Salesman ... Read More about Rain in the forecast