Monthly Archives: December 2009

No place like home. “And where do you consider home?”, she asked while admiring the sparkling ruby color at her feet.

Where is home to you? Where you grew up? Where you are now? Where ever the wind takes you? When I am just talking in a random, everyday sense…home is Kansas City. When I am speaking quite specifically, home is … Continue reading

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Wake me when you’ve had a revolution in your heart.

I have a t shirt with this quote on it. I really love these words all together. They resonate with me in so many ways. There is this implication of toe tapping…this is me. I do not love this about … Continue reading

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Stupid Sad Christmas Songs

Perhaps I don’t need to call them stupid, the sad Christmas songs. Every time I hear that damn song about the little boy buying shoes for his mama before she goes to meet Jesus…too much I tell you. Too many … Continue reading

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The Three Questions

This is a wonderful children’s book written by Jon Muth based upon the writing of Leo Tolstoy. The three question are : When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right … Continue reading

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La mia famiglia

The holidays remind me of crowded Sunday afternoons at my grandma’s house. Everyone found somewhere to perch…we never seemed to run out of food…and whether or not you agreed on politics, religion, or rock and roll vs. country this was … Continue reading

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Sweet Baby Saige

I can’t believe it has been three years… We anxiously awaited your arrival. When we got the call, it was a snow day, so CNN and I jumped in the car and were off to Target to provide for your … Continue reading

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Amigos

“We all let people into our lives, but you will find that REALLY good friends let you into your own.” I saw this as a post on Facebook. It sat with me for a day or two and now… I … Continue reading

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The Bless You Philosophy

Without fail, EVERY time, when I should sneeze, when ANYONE should sneeze, ALL of my children say bless you…sometimes multiple times.  This courtesy is a steadfast rule to them.  ALWAYS.  I did not teach this rule.  I don’t believe we’ve … Continue reading

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Thoughts for the day…

1. New Moon= holy mmmmm 2. Did you know you could zumba on a treadmill (in the privacy of your own home of course)? 3. Messing with my kitchen is a bad idea, Mr. Z. 4. I wonder if I … Continue reading

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Oh Neil! Such a way with words!

Who doesn’t love this? Wish you a very merry, cherry cherry Christmas and a holly holy holiday, too. Underneath your tree may there always be sounds of harmony, not a song sung blue. Just a very merry, cherry cherry Christmas. … Continue reading

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