Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Reading...etc


 
Now has all but one book on my Fall Reading list...so excited.  Now to decide which one to begin with, but I've plans to dive in tonight.  Have my knitting, my batteries and my glass is chilling for my white merlot.  Its going to be a wonderfully, peaceful night.

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Friday, October 19, 2012

~ Fall into Reading '12 ~


 
 
Haven't done this in awhile, though last year I had wanted to and even posted.  I believe I will this year and can't wait to get started...I'm late lol. Won't you join me and my other online friends reading in this lovely time of year.
 
 
~ My List ~
 
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Entwined by Heather Dixon
Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin
Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer
Hot Flash Holidays by Nancy Thayer
I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
 
 I think that should do it unless I find more goodies from other peoples lists or my book junkie friends make suggestions.  Time to get start by downloading a book to my phone tonight.
 
Happy Reading!

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

~ Fall into Reading 2011 ~


Woohoo ~ I'm so excited. I just recently decided to dust off my blog as well as start my reading habits again and look what I found. Yay!

I've so many books I'd love to read and I've allowed the busyness of being a student rob me of my joy of ready. No more and I'm so excited especially after reading for only 15mins last night. What a joy that was. Can you tell I'm excited. I will have to schedule my reading but it will be so worth it.


~My List* ~
Towards a Philosphy of Education by Charlotte Mason
Jane Austen Handbook by Marilyn Sullivan
Intercessary Prayer by Dutch Sheets
Northanger Abby by Jane Austen
Tough Cookie by Diane Motts Davidson
The Good School by Peg Tyre

*this will be modified tomorrow :D

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Saturday, January 01, 2011

~ Happy New Year ~


May you fulfill all your dreams, goals and purpose this coming year and that it is filled w/the love, joy, peace and happiness you so richly deserve.
Be blessed!

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Resting in His Grace!


My life line:

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)


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Monday, April 20, 2009

Fact!


We serve an awesome God!
enough said ;)

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Thursday, January 17, 2008

~ 7 Random Facts Meme ~



I've been tagged by Rachel to play along. Hmm... now to come up w/7 things you'd be interested in knowing. Ok ~ let the games begin.

7 Random Facts... now these are the rules:

- Link to the person’s blog who tagged you.
- Post these rules on your blog.
- List seven random and/or weird facts about yourself. I’ll try my best!
- Tag seven random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
- Let each person know that they have been tagged by posting a comment on their blog

My 7 random facts:
1 ~ I grew up in New York City
2 ~ I taught children's church when I was a teen
3 ~ I love music and singing makes me happy
4 ~ I stay up late watching BBC comedy
5 ~ I absolutely love chinese food
6 ~ I enjoy making things ~ like now "a roaring fire"
7 ~ When I grow up I'm gonna be a RockStar ;D

Tag, you're it ~ that means you, Robin/Jim, Tim, Knitted Zebra, Carol, Jane, and Teabird

Have fun!

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

~ Happy New Year ~


its been a long time since I blog here. I've also beeng thinking about combining it w/my simplified life blog but I couldn't do it. I came over today to copy n paste my links to the other template and just couldn't do it. I starting reading the previous posts, the comments and visiting the links and I miss you guys. I don't want to leave. This is a lovely home I've created here and I think it will have to remain apart of my life for now.

I see one of my fav mentors has been spotlighted this month at CWO ~ Lisa Whelchel. Thats really awesome ~ you need to go over and read the interview. I now need to add her new book to my wishlist. I also see that "In Other Words" has changed hands but thats ok everyone is realizing they need to simplify their lives as I have. I still will be participating and now will go over to check out what this week's quote is. I'll be back. ;D

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Ponderings....


Its time to get back into the swing of things. I believe I've been on mental vacation for long enough. I've neglected my personal studies but I've grown in other areas. I've enriched my life by learning new skills, making new friends and simply enjoying myself. So in other words ~ I'm back.

I'm planning my "mother culture" reading list, planning new things to blog about, looking forward to a wonderful school year w/my dc. Only 2 left and both are interested in seeking college admittance. I'm excited for both of them, they are really good and deserve the very best that our Lord has for them. I'm realizing that I fall short because I fail to take what is rightfully mine and work from there. I've spent quite abit of time pondering why things aren't the way they should be and I realize that I'd lost my joy. Now I know it possible, it has happened before but it was truly interesting to realize as I prepared for my day, that was the main issue with me. I was singing and each song I sang from memory centered around His joy. My favorite scripture is ~ "the joy of the Lord is my strength," but it hadn't been for quite sometime and its all my fault.

One of my new things will be theme's of study. I will pick a topic/subject/scripture/word and study it to apply it to my life. I will share here as often as the Spirit will allow, no need to burden you all with my musings if they are only meant for me. This week's theme is "Joy." It is a timely study as we begin our new school year and I want it to be successful. I want to "show ourselves approved" by studying and applying the Word of God to our lives not just the academic stuff the world thinks is more important. I know that the knowledge of who He is and His Word are the vital life of each of us and I want this to be more and more a part of what we do and learn. Enjoy your day.

~ Be Blessed ~

Lord, I desire to walk in the fullness of what you've done for me. Help me to understand and to continue to walk in your truth, your wisdom, and your strength. I honor you and praise you for being my Lord and Savior. May I walk worthy of the calling which you have set before me.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

~ Wordless Wednesday ~


~ Tea Time ~

Join in the fun ~ get the code here.

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Monday, August 06, 2007

~ MIA Notice ~


I'm off to have some fun, learn something new and hopefully enjoy myself. More on my adventures when I return. Have an awesome week.

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Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Let everything that has breathe praise the Lord!


This morning’s devotional writer talked about the “Chimes of Praise.” He mostly pointed us to creations praise of our Lord ~ sounds you hear outside your window everyday but may not have noticed or even recognized as praise. He goes on to illustrate how at the first of August you hear more clearly the insects then you did before especially the locust. How the birds are either tired or to full and fat to sing so you can hear the other insects.

This morning as I let the dog out ~ I heard what would easily be described as a Hallelujah chorus. I stopped to listen realizing that I was experiencing just what he described. I admit, I don’t think I’ve ever really listened to nature like I did today and I was rewarded for my attentiveness. The locust sang in 3 part harmony, the birds chimed in and their was melody that I can’t even begin to describe. I originally thought the sounds were coming from only one direction but as the melody and tempo changed, I realized that all the trees were resounding in sound and it was glorious. I thank the Lord for such a wonderful, awesome moment. I stood in silence listening, watching the moths play around my legs until I was startled inside by a loud buzzing sound, which when I turned to move away realized this insect was also singing. ;D

Have you stopped to listen to the praises around you? Have you offered up your own praise today? Lift up your head, your heart and open your mind and give praise to the one and only God. May you be blessed and filled with His praise, His peace, His joy and His goodness.

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Monday, July 30, 2007

Who would have "thunk" it!


Leslie has given me a Thinking Blogger Award. I'm honored, thank you very much. ;D

Here is the information on The Thinking Blogger Award.

The participation rules are simple:
1. If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think,
2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme,
3. Optional: Proudly display the ‘Thinking Blogger Award’ with a link to the post that you wrote (here is an alternative silver version if gold doesn’t fit your blog).

I hope group blogs are okay because 3 of mine are just that. Stop by and visit them. Tell them I sent ya. Enjoy!
Dawn ;)

Carol ~ always encouraging, supportive and a great prayer warrior. ;D

Victoria ~ always something to think about in her writings plus tips for writers. Simply love reading her blog.

Laced with Grace ~ this is a group blog and their is always something to read, ponder and simply store in your heart.

Comfort Cafe' ~ lovely community I found through Victoria and I simply love. There are several articles in the archives for women along w/the monthly one. I am inspired and encouraged when I read this blog.

Internet Cafe' ~ this is another devotional blog I love to read. Its uplifting, inspiring and fully loaded. Its a must read.

Well, thats all ~ please take a moment to visit them. I'm not sure the group blogs will participate in this meme but I wanted you know where I've been getting some of my inspiration from. Have a blessed day!
(originally prepared 7/25 but blogger hasn't been friendly to links)

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

~ Thankful Thursday ~


"All praise and honor is due Him,
and Him alone."

Wow, I'm actually doing mine early ~ yes folks its 12:26am central. Heehee! I've alot to be thankful this round. There is so much but I'll keep it short, promise.


1. Working A/C ~ now let me tell you, this is really something to be thankful for. You know its a true bummer to get a $200+ bill and you are hot and sticky. My a/c has been serviced, I'm cool as a cucumber and lovin' it.

2. Arts & Crafts ~ for they've given me a new outlook on life and the opportunity to make new friends. I'm, at least I think I am, more relaxed. I enjoy sitting around w/my yarn, cds and my kiddos simply being myself. Making things for others is really gratifying and I'm so glad I can.

3. Coffee ~ a good, strong flavorful cup. yelp, thats what I'm talking about. I have been running fast and hard but I've slowed down just long enough to enjoy a good cup of java. Along the way, I've been able to take time to smell the beans themselves. Now thats livin'!

4. Friends ~ especially those who are always on the lookout for your best interest. My dh's former boss is such a friend. He is working hard to get our family into a better home, which would mean relocating but thats no big deal right?! but the best part is ~ he has been giving us needed gifts. We took a road trip to visit him and then we visited the house he found for us. Then he sent us home with a computer, which btw we truly did need. Now if I could figure out how to keep the dc from hmm...maybe we can put it in our room. ;D

5. Goodies in the mail ~ I've joined a few swaps and have gotten some really cool stuff in the mail. Check out my Wordless Wednesday post for starters. I'm so glad I took a chance to join these, I've made some new friends and gotten some really great things including lovely yarn. You'll have to read my craft blog to see what I'm making w/my new yarn.

Well, thats all for now. What are you thankful for this week? Please share w/me and the rest of us over at Sting My Heart. You can click the above link and it will take you over to read the others. Have a blessed day!
PS ~ some of you asked about the cruise ~ more details to come.

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~


"what a ball of yarn!"

Join in the fun ~ get the code here.

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Sunday, June 17, 2007

~ Happy Father's Day ~


"Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands:
happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house:
thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord."
Ps. 128:1-4

May we always remember to honor and revere our fathers!

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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

~ Outta Here ~


I'm off to spend the week learning new ways to torment teach my dc.
Have a great weekend and I'll update as soon as I return.
~ Bah-bye ~

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Saturday, May 12, 2007


~ Happy Mother's Day ~

May each of you have an awesome day. I'll be off line today, enjoying the peace of my family, some knitting time and then off to work for a few hours.

Be blessed!

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Thursday, May 10, 2007

~ Thankful Thursday ~


Wow, its been a while since I participated in this here meme, but I am thankful I'm able to share again though. Last week, I had a bunch to say. Unfortunately, my peri-menopause state has taken over and I don't remember what I was planning to write. Hmm, well I am very thankful that though I can't remember as I once did, I am still able to function and my short-term memory is working. LOL

So without further ado, here is my thankfulness list.
~ opportunity to volunteer at the LPGA
~ to serve and make new friends
~ the ability to give my oldest dd a love gift each day til her b-day - She's 19yo, yeah!
~ the friend who blessed my daughter w/a digital camera
~ to see/hear and work for Michael W. Smith - it was awesome
~ my SP10, she is awesome - she sent me a lovely red package which brighten my day.
~ for Iris, the hostess for this wonderful meme - her "TT" post made me smile.
~ for God's presence in the midst of my chaos and the assurance that He will be with me all next week during my whirlwind of activity.

Have an awesome day in Him!

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Monday, May 07, 2007

~ MIA ~


Actually, I've been at the LPGA.
I'm still a bit tired so will update later in the week.
Hopefully, I will get some rest and can post ~ I'm scheduled to work everyday this week. ;(

Have an awesome one!

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