December 31, 2007, whew! Where did the year go? It seems like just yesterday I was doing my yearly reflections and here I am again. The last day of the year is always one of reflection and self evaluation for me, where I review my year and decide whether I…
Read moreAs I am writing this post, Saturday, December 29th, 2007, I am in a plane looking down on a storm system which crept in overnight from the Pacific Ocean. It is slowly moving inland over Southern California. It is a stunning display of white puffy beauty nestled over pine dotted…
Read moreNot too long ago I attended a piano recital of a friend’s daughter. I wanted to go hear her play, but I never would have imagined the joy it brought me to see all of the kids from ages 5-17 or so playing their selections for their families. It brought…
Read moreUmm….yeah. I’m off on Christmas break and haven’t looked in my planner for a few days. Usually (including this time) I have Laced With Grace in my planner the day BEFORE my day to write. But…if you don’t look in the book, you don’t have a clue what is going…
Read moreOur children had a great Christmas. They got so many things that they really wanted. They were so very blessed. My husband and I had a good Christmas–got a few things we needed plus a few fun things and we didn’t go over budget. In fact, we spent almost nothing…
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