This past weekend was Dog Days at the Botanical Garden, so Sunday afternoon Blossom and I headed down there to enjoy an afternoon walk. I'm always amazed at how different the garden looks in each season. Although the scene is familiar each season seems to give it it's own touch. The afternoon sun picked up the … Continue reading December afternoon walk
Today Protestant churches will light the second candle on the Advent wreath; this candle is associated with the prophecies of Christ’s birth and the faith of those who believed them. How easy it is for us to read the accounts of Jesus’ birth in the New Testament and believe; it is always easy to believe … Continue reading Second Sunday of Advent 2015
This is a picture on display in the Tower of Americas (San Antonio, Texas). I think it is part of the Institute of Texan Cultures collection, hope they don't mind me sharing this glimpse into the past! This theater is still in use today as a live venue after an extensive renovation - it is … Continue reading Wednesday 12.02.2015
Each Sunday during the season of Advent I will be publishing a devotional post. This first one is a bit late, but I'm using Thanksgiving activities as my lateness excuse! This first post discusses the origins of and traditions behind the celebration of Advent. First Sunday of Advent – The Sunday of Hope The first Sunday of … Continue reading The First Sunday of Advent 2015
Thanksgiving week is drawing to a close. It has been busy, busy, but good, good! On Thursday we had a simple Thanksgiving meal and only a brief family time together, but it was still good to gather everyone around the table. Truly, I am thankful for many blessings. Today we made the annual Thanksgiving pilgrimage to Fredericksburg for a craft … Continue reading Thanksgiving past
I don't need a calendar to tell me that Thanksgiving is getting very near. I'm seeing the usual reminders. The Christmas Cactus that originated with my great-aunt Jessie blooms at Thanksgiving and just look at these blooms! This is the smaller, younger plant and the older plant is just as loaded with buds. The often … Continue reading It’s almost Thanksgiving
When you went out did your mother remind you to make sure you had a quarter in your purse in case you needed to call home?
I don't think I ever thanked my father for his military service. It just never occurred to me to do so; Daddy's military years were just a fact of our lives. Even after he retired there was no big emphasis on the twenty plus years he served in the Air Force. I'm proud of that … Continue reading Wednesday 11/11/2015
In my last post I discussed the sense of touch and my compulsion to touch the ones on display at the International Quilt Festival as well as just about any type of textile I see. After seeing Suzassippi's comments I realized that I need to share the stories behind these quilts and more. I enjoy reading each … Continue reading Quilt storytelling part 1
We are all familiar with the five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. I discovered what an important role the sense of touch plays in my life while attending the 2015 International Quilt Festival last week. I spent Friday morning wandering around in the exhibits trying to see as many of the quilts as … Continue reading The sense of touch
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Tales From The Law Office
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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Small Simple Things of Life 