Just a few months back, we took The Salesman's mother to visit her ailing brother, Laddie, in West Virginia. We had a wonderful visit with Uncle Laddie and his family. We got word this evening that Laddie has passed from this life to the next and we are making plans to visit family and honor his life. His obituary can be viewed Uncle Laddie's obituary.And here are some pictures from our last visit. We have many beautiful memories with him and his family. ... Read More about Uncle Laddie
Trim Healthy Mama Crispy Salmon Siesta
Good morning, friends! Happy Monday! How are you this fine morning? I hope you are well. If your week is busy, I would suggest this Trim Healthy Mama recipe for a quick and delicious dinner. Before Trim Healthy Mama, I always considered Salmon as a quick go to meal, and this recipe adds so much flavor. I have made it several times and will continue to keep it in recipe rotation. Not that I have a specific rotation of recipes per se; but, I am trying many new ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Crispy Salmon Siesta
For the Love of Lamp Lights – New York City
Happy Friday! I hope you have had a wonder filled week! I returned from a fun trip to New York City to a very full and challenging week. However, I feel that I lead a beautiful life. Not beautiful because everything is perfect; but because the perspective of my life is that way to me. I can find beauty in the everyday, in the simple, in the mundane, and in a life with no fame. New York City is fascinating to me. So full of life and art and architecture. ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – New York City
Staying Home – From the Archives
Good morning! I've just returned from a trip and have decided to do a re-post from the archives. This post was originally published in 2009 and was titled: Staying Home. I find it interesting that we had just returned from a trip:We've just returned from nine wonderful days of traveling. We took a gazillion pictures and I'll be posting them soon (with the teens help, of course!) So today, I'm posting a devotional that has to do with a trip we had planned to take this ... Read More about Staying Home – From the Archives
For The Love of Lamp Lights Vanderbilt University Wyatt Center
Good morning, friends! Happy Friday!!! I am in one of my favorite places...New York City!!! I absolutely enjoy coming to the city and when a friend asked me to join her for a trip, I eagerly agreed! I'm taking many pictures and will have so many to share with you when I return home. There is so much beauty all around us! While at Vanderbilt University for a concert this last week, I looked up and saw this beautiful arhitectural element at the center of the room. I love ... Read More about For The Love of Lamp Lights Vanderbilt University Wyatt Center