Though I prefer the words “low maintenance” to “plain”.I have to meet a deadline today—yes, prayers are appreciated—and there’s not much time for bloggin’! So the best I can do for you, my friend, is to share a quick cup of coffee and get back to work.You Are a Plain Ole Cup of JoeBut don't think plain - instead think, uncomplicatedYou're a low … [Read more...]
Stuff and Fluff for a Friday’s Post
Great Grandma B. is due to arrive in an hour, (she's from the awesome state of Illinois, and is being spirited our way by Auntie Terri), and I have a couple of minutes to crank out a post before the brownie cupcakes are done & I'm called to entertain.Thank you very much for your input on my new banner! You helped me “over the hump” of my … [Read more...]
Odds & Ends Thursday Evening
Here’s a photo of my humble woodcarving, as per your request.And here’s the skinny on that football player photo below. Did you recognize her? : ) That was me, in college, clowning around as usual. I worked in the Audio-Visual Center on campus and one week my boss was doing the photos for the football team. Evidently the pile of shoulder pads and … [Read more...]
Calling all Photographers!
We are in the market for a new camera. Not surprisingly, my husband is wary of buying me another expensive model because of my previous record with all things small, black and electronic.Here’s where you come in. Having seen the beautiful photographs on all your blogs, I am wondering if you can recommend a reasonably priced digital camera to a girl … [Read more...]
Odds & Ends Thursday
A bit of this, a bit of that.From us to you this Thursday.I. Mom-Tested/Kid-ApprovedCurrently on our List of Favorites:The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman“The Seven Silly Eaters are silly when they eat. Their names are Peter, Lucky (sic), (that’s a girl that likes lemonade), Fran & Flo and Mac, Jack and Mary Lou. I recommend that eight … [Read more...]
When I Retire
I am going to learn how to make marzipan babies.Or maybe I'll just track down the amazing lady who does these and sip my coffee while I watch her.At which point I'll realize that these cute little handfuls are not made of marzipan at all but rather, resin.HT: Cathie (We've been urban legended, my friend!) … [Read more...]
No Fooling
Look what I found when I was digging through some old files this afternoon.And on today of all days!Well, all I can say is some jokes just tell themselves. (You are still welcome to make them, however.)I'm wondering, though, if there anyone else brave enough ("brave" being the negotiable term, of course) to post a twenty-year-old passport photo?Or … [Read more...]
Some Crunchy Granola to Go with that Humble Pie
Here's a fun quiz for those of us who are snowed in and feeling rather bored & lonely:How "Crunchy" are you?I am merely "sprinkled with granola," as opposed to "Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy, Granola Earth Mama."Which surprised me not one crunchy bit.ht: Theresa ThomasPS. If you take the quiz, post your results! … [Read more...]
Who you calling Little?
Blog word clouds are taking the Internet world by storm. Go here and grab your own. (They're free.)ht: lots of great galsEd. note: I didn't know that there was "Catholic chocolate." Must be an Easter thing. … [Read more...]
Stuff and Fluff for a Thursday
Because I feel compelled in my ever obsessive-compulsive way to put a post up every morning, I humbly submit the following:First, a testament to my knowledge (every pun intended).You know the Bible 100%! Wow! You are awesome! You are a true Biblical scholar, not just a hearer but a personal reader! The books, the characters, the events, the verses … [Read more...]
