Monthly Archives: April 2009

Say “cheese”!

As I learn to make more compelling photos, I read what others have done, and I look.   A lot!  Making pictures of kids is challenging.  The minute I pull out the camera they put on the “fake smile” to please–but … Continue reading

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Moments of Love–Writer’s Workshop

Check out the other choices and responses here: The Prompt: 3.) Why won’t you forget? List six true sentences that begin with the words ‘I’ll never forget…’ Then use all six of your sentences in a paragraph, poem, or longer … Continue reading

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Take Your Kids to Work Day

I think this day was made as an excuse not to work! Both for the parent and the kids! What started out as “just half the day” turned into an all-day adventure complete with copier mayhem!

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Earth Day–an excuse to Simplify

Some people don’t think Global Warming is real.  That we are not really changing the Earth’s climate by our way of life.  That changing the way we consume doesn’t matter… I do. But more than that, I am sure that … Continue reading

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Welcome Home Lia

One of the ways I feel God calls me to serve and encourage is with adoptions.  Yesterday, another child arrived in her forever family home!  The welcoming gang included 9 children 4 of whom were adopted from 3 different countries.  … Continue reading

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Passionate Patience

This isn’t exactly a Pondered Proverb, but I think it falls into that genre. We started a new series at church this week as a continuation on the theme of “On to Maturity”.  There is always room for growth. The … Continue reading

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The Elementary Crush

Again, I participate in Mama Kat’s… Writers Workshop The Prompt: 2.) What are your kids talking about? My kids are talking about the opposite sex. This is new territory for our family.  All three kids are in elementary school; the … Continue reading

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Tuesday Morning on a Monday Afternoon

I had an hour alone today, so I dropped into some stores. One is called Tuesday Morning. You never know what you will find there. Some things are bargains, some are not. I left having spent $46.78. Below is the … Continue reading

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Out-of-Focus Easter

I think the poor photography today speaks for itself. I wasn’t having the best time of it!

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Good Friday

I think this song is a great way to remember the significence of today.

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