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The Price of Staying Home
I’m a stay-at-home mom. That description of myself generates a mixture of praise and sympathy from those who inquire about my occupation. The depth of their reaction only increases when they hear that I have a Master’s degree and gave … Continue reading
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Slowly They Come
It is Christmas Eve; as I write this, I can clearly see my nativity scene. It is complete now. One figurine was added every day of December. There is an eclectic collection of angels, a little Precious Moments boy playing … Continue reading
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Simple Gratitude
Facebook is not always conducive to cultivating a heart of contentment; usually the newsfeed is filled with what our friends want us to see, and that’s not always their daily reality. We see the beautifully decorated living rooms and gracefully … Continue reading
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Making the Most of our Time
My mom asked me what I was going to blog about today, and I couldn’t give a specific answer because my mind wasn’t made up yet. I considered broaching the race drama triggered by Ferguson or reflecting on the challenges … Continue reading
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The Cat I Always Wanted
My heart is filled with farewell today. Tomorrow I will be snuggling my kitty for the very last time. She is such a familiar face in my little world. Dingo came to me on my twelfth birthday. Twelve is that … Continue reading
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Simply Grace
It’s still a journey. Today I made two pies for Thanksgiving and am working on a stew for tonight’s meal. Along with cleaning the kitchen, I want to wash the floors and clean the bathrooms. That doesn’t include the menu … Continue reading
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Dateship?
I was chatting with a young friend of mine about the recent Duggar weddings. They had not only gained publicity because they were Duggar weddings, but also because each daughter had saved her first kiss for her wedding day. The … Continue reading
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The Discipline of Rest
My journey towards simplicity has revealed to me how tired I am. I am eager to dispose of any unnecessary drain on my energy. I’ve pulled out my tomato plants because their gradual demise towards brown was depressing to me; … Continue reading
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Simple but Meaningful
In my journey towards a simpler life I began considering Christmas. This holiday is dear to me; I am ever on the search for ways to make each one uniquely memorable and this often involves the gifts I give. I … Continue reading
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The Complex Journey Towards Simplicity
A recurring theme in my heart is the pursuit of a simple life. Hence, the creation of schedules, lists, and an ardent love of Post-It notes; the continual effort to organize and sort my possessions; the yearning to establish traditions … Continue reading
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