The Maverick 2007 “You have two mistresses!” I jokingly say to the Maverick. “Your computer and your bicycle—and not necessarily in that order.” If he didn’t kiss me first thing when he wakes up in the morning, before he turns on his computer, I probably would feel a little insecure. But he does. …
“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6: 6 & 7 With my …
Life is full of the mundane—boring chores that must be repeated; those things that if not done make life a misery. Things like grocery shopping, cooking meals, washing up dishes, running the vacuum, and of course, washing dirty laundry. This morning the promised sun was unveiled as the grey skies cleared. The warmth has …
This past week I’ve been mulling over what I wanted to write in this, my 100thpost. I thought it deserved something a bit significant. It wasn’t because I couldn’t think of anything to write about that I didn’t post. Something else was taking up my time. Around Langley is the parish magazine. It …
Sunday, 13th May is approaching. The second Sunday in May, and Mother’s Day in the USA, South Africa and many other countries. In the United Kingdom, Ireland and Nigeria, Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, which is usually March. To find out when Mother’s Day is commemorated throughout the world, check …
Neck & Chest Protector Finishing a project–it brings that sigh of pleasure and maybe a bit of pride. And this one brought not only the satisfaction of completion and accomplishment, it brought with it a sense of relief. Perhaps that’s a unwise confession to make. But since I started this project last year, I was …
I truly missed having a sewing machine in Florida. I took some knitting, on which I barely worked. Quilting became an interest because I found myself quilting the inside of the purses I was making for my three step-daughters. For one thing, sewing long lines was actually soothing. Therefore, I took the opportunity to look …