Topic: Sanctuary's in the Small Things!
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I Love a Good Yarn
Give me a lecture with a bunch of facts and figures, and I'll be asleep in seconds. But spin a tale that illustrates those...
Give me a lecture with a bunch of facts and figures, and I'll be asleep in seconds. But spin a tale that illustrates those...
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Christmas Candles
My house is decorated simply this year. I have not tucked greenery into every nook and cranny, or hung ornaments all over the...
My house is decorated simply this year. I have not tucked greenery into every nook and cranny, or hung ornaments all over the...
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Capture a Moment
Being silly in front of the tree a couple years ago... Our family photo collection has inordinate amounts of Christmas pictures...
Being silly in front of the tree a couple years ago... Our family photo collection has inordinate amounts of Christmas pictures...
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Mama's in the Kitchen
Girls, The Eagle has Landed. We got our Christmas tree up this weekend! And the house is decorated. It was a one-day...
Girls, The Eagle has Landed. We got our Christmas tree up this weekend! And the house is decorated. It was a one-day...
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Sheets Happen
As the tide of guests went out after Thanksgiving, I was left with a pile of bed sheets to wash. I really don't mind, because...
As the tide of guests went out after Thanksgiving, I was left with a pile of bed sheets to wash. I really don't mind, because...
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Bad Boys
As I tried to cram fresh groceries into my refrigerator recently, I hoped that there would be enough room so I wouldn't have...
As I tried to cram fresh groceries into my refrigerator recently, I hoped that there would be enough room so I wouldn't have...
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Don't Implode: Start with One Thang
I had an an amazing weekend at Deeper Still in Oklahoma City. Did you follow my posts over at Going Beyond? I don't even have...
I had an an amazing weekend at Deeper Still in Oklahoma City. Did you follow my posts over at Going Beyond? I don't even have...
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Danger Zones
Like "Stack Attacks," this is a Small Thing that could be tackled every week and STILL not be enough. So let's hit it with...
Like "Stack Attacks," this is a Small Thing that could be tackled every week and STILL not be enough. So let's hit it with...
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Back on Track
I'll announce November's winners and December's prizes tomorrow....just sit tight for another day! I've been working on a...
I'll announce November's winners and December's prizes tomorrow....just sit tight for another day! I've been working on a...
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November's Verse: 2 Peter 1:3
I love Fernando Ortega's song, "Give Me Jesus." It's perfect for today's post...click play to listen. Today, I will leave...
I love Fernando Ortega's song, "Give Me Jesus." It's perfect for today's post...click play to listen. Today, I will leave...
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Head Start Program
Are you ready for the holidays? Me, neither. Not yet, anyway. But with a little head start, we'll be on our way...with a...
Are you ready for the holidays? Me, neither. Not yet, anyway. But with a little head start, we'll be on our way...with a...
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People Say We Monkey Around
Oh, there are some really great organizational blogs out there. Blogs that will whip you into shape and spur you on to...
Oh, there are some really great organizational blogs out there. Blogs that will whip you into shape and spur you on to...
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Dirty Phone Call
I'm really going to try and behave myself, what with such a tempting title and all today. I don't want to scare off the new...
I'm really going to try and behave myself, what with such a tempting title and all today. I don't want to scare off the new...
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Stack Attack
I believe I've already shared that stacking is my personal organizational "style." My work table in my studio is a prime...
I believe I've already shared that stacking is my personal organizational "style." My work table in my studio is a prime...
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Big Foot - Sighted!
I was driving home and dusk had already settled in for the evening. As my trusty old Explorer rounded the last curve of the...
I was driving home and dusk had already settled in for the evening. As my trusty old Explorer rounded the last curve of the...
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Good Hair
It's always been my belief that good hair is more important than good clothes. In fact, good hair was the whole reason I ever...
It's always been my belief that good hair is more important than good clothes. In fact, good hair was the whole reason I ever...
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All the Fun
Today's Small Thing is really simple, but might not be easy to pull off in one day. You'll get through Sunday to work on this...
Today's Small Thing is really simple, but might not be easy to pull off in one day. You'll get through Sunday to work on this...
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To Kill A Mockingbird. Please.
For the past couple of years, we have been terrorized by a deranged Mockingbird. This bird wants nothing else in life but to...
For the past couple of years, we have been terrorized by a deranged Mockingbird. This bird wants nothing else in life but to...
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Excessive Tub Debris Citation
The Tub Police is patrolling your neighborhood and is issuing citations right and left! There is so much Tub and Shower abuse...
The Tub Police is patrolling your neighborhood and is issuing citations right and left! There is so much Tub and Shower abuse...
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Talk Like a Norwegian
Many people imagine the mighty Vikings when they think of Norwegian people. I'm not sure where those fierce warriors came...
Many people imagine the mighty Vikings when they think of Norwegian people. I'm not sure where those fierce warriors came...
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Door to Gracious Living
Do you ever pass by something a million times...and be annoyed every single time? Maybe "annoyed" isn't the right word here....
Do you ever pass by something a million times...and be annoyed every single time? Maybe "annoyed" isn't the right word here....
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Vote for Change
Today is Election Day across the U.S. for scores of local and statewide political races. I thought it would be a good time to...
Today is Election Day across the U.S. for scores of local and statewide political races. I thought it would be a good time to...
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Make a November Goal
Many of you have been asking about the progress on my beautiful little book on friendship, titled "Company Girl." It was back...
Many of you have been asking about the progress on my beautiful little book on friendship, titled "Company Girl." It was back...
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Zechariah 9:9
Today's song, "You Are my King," by Newsboys is perfect for this post. Click "play" to listen! I've found that the Bible...
Today's song, "You Are my King," by Newsboys is perfect for this post. Click "play" to listen! I've found that the Bible...
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Don't Act Your Age
On Sunday, we were invited to a lovely Celebration of Fall outdoor lunch by my Lagniappe neighbors. The weather was...
On Sunday, we were invited to a lovely Celebration of Fall outdoor lunch by my Lagniappe neighbors. The weather was...
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It's So Draining
Today's Small Thing takes on a ring of ne'er-do-wells. We are going to take care of the household area that gets spat upon...
Today's Small Thing takes on a ring of ne'er-do-wells. We are going to take care of the household area that gets spat upon...
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Hunter Gatherer
Sometimes I think we aren't all that far removed from the fabled hunter-gatherers of prehistoric times. True, we aren't...
Sometimes I think we aren't all that far removed from the fabled hunter-gatherers of prehistoric times. True, we aren't...
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Thank You Note
I've had "Write Thank You Notes" on my list of things to do for several days now. It seems like doing this nicety is a task...
I've had "Write Thank You Notes" on my list of things to do for several days now. It seems like doing this nicety is a task...
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Your Own Little Corner
Our old cat, Buttons, used to have his favorite spots to curl up in. Mostly, he loved places where the sun came in and warmed...
Our old cat, Buttons, used to have his favorite spots to curl up in. Mostly, he loved places where the sun came in and warmed...
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I Fell off the Housekeeping Wagon. Help Me.
I had a wonderful weekend at our women's retreat. Oh my, those church girls know how to have some fun! But re-entry into...
I had a wonderful weekend at our women's retreat. Oh my, those church girls know how to have some fun! But re-entry into...
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Cheat Sheet
Since we're on the subject of cheating, why don't we just go ahead and go all out? Today's Small Thing is all about...
Since we're on the subject of cheating, why don't we just go ahead and go all out? Today's Small Thing is all about...
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A Place for Everything
I once had a friend who knew where every Barbie shoe and Polly Pocket comb were. I just hated to see her kids bring their toys...
I once had a friend who knew where every Barbie shoe and Polly Pocket comb were. I just hated to see her kids bring their toys...
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Permission Slippers
A few weeks ago, I found myself at home alone. All evening. I had a lot to do around the house, and it was my chance to get...
A few weeks ago, I found myself at home alone. All evening. I had a lot to do around the house, and it was my chance to get...
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That's a Wrap
Do you have a Gift Center at your house? It's a drawer or area that stores gift wrap, tape, ribbons and maybe even some gifts...
Do you have a Gift Center at your house? It's a drawer or area that stores gift wrap, tape, ribbons and maybe even some gifts...
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Legacy in the Making
My husband's parents celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Saturday. It was wonderful. We'd wanted to throw them a...
My husband's parents celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Saturday. It was wonderful. We'd wanted to throw them a...
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The Unfortunate Waste of My Youth on High Waisted Jeans
I know, TWO fashion posts in one week! That brings my total fashion posts to um, two in over three years of blogging. Stop me,...
I know, TWO fashion posts in one week! That brings my total fashion posts to um, two in over three years of blogging. Stop me,...
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Flirting with the Hottie in the Kitchen
If there's a stud muffin of an appliance, the oven's got to be it. I mean, he can heat things up with a touch of a button and...
If there's a stud muffin of an appliance, the oven's got to be it. I mean, he can heat things up with a touch of a button and...
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Leggings, and Other 80's Things Non-Models Should Not Wear
Last night I was sitting at the Mall Starbucks, waiting for my son's hockey practice to end, and watching the fashionistas...
Last night I was sitting at the Mall Starbucks, waiting for my son's hockey practice to end, and watching the fashionistas...
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Grand Central
Ridge Grand Central Station This is our home's Grand Central Station on a good day. Only one textbook on the table! Just one...
Ridge Grand Central Station This is our home's Grand Central Station on a good day. Only one textbook on the table! Just one...
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Nature Call #3: Am I Loved?
Of all the Nature Calls that tug on our hearts, perhaps the strongest and deepest is the question, "Am I loved?" It's a...
Of all the Nature Calls that tug on our hearts, perhaps the strongest and deepest is the question, "Am I loved?" It's a...
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Nature Call #1: Where Do I Belong?
There are three "Nature Calls" that are indelibly printed on our souls. They are in the form of questions that we begin...
There are three "Nature Calls" that are indelibly printed on our souls. They are in the form of questions that we begin...
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Don't Ignore Nature's Call, Part 1
I do hope you've taken the time to read my deeply spiritual story in preface to today's Small Thing. I KNOW you come here for...
I do hope you've taken the time to read my deeply spiritual story in preface to today's Small Thing. I KNOW you come here for...
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Paper Cuts
Paper. My ultimate nemesis. Of all the forces of evil I battle at home, paper is one thing I have yet to claim victory over....
Paper. My ultimate nemesis. Of all the forces of evil I battle at home, paper is one thing I have yet to claim victory over....
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Toiletry Crappola
I once had a client whose favorite word seemed to be "crah-polah," with the rolled "rr" and the classy "ahs" that made it...
I once had a client whose favorite word seemed to be "crah-polah," with the rolled "rr" and the classy "ahs" that made it...
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Sanctuary, Save the Day!
Now that school is underway, I find myself running around in circles trying to stay on top of everything. It's tough on moms...
Now that school is underway, I find myself running around in circles trying to stay on top of everything. It's tough on moms...
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Spit Shine
"Wow!" my son stood in the kitchen and nodded appreciatively. He'd just gotten back from three weeks in Minnesota and was...
"Wow!" my son stood in the kitchen and nodded appreciatively. He'd just gotten back from three weeks in Minnesota and was...
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If Boredom Doesn't Kill Ya, Monotony Will
I've got plenty of excitement in my life...please don't get me wrong from this post title. Like right now, we are in the...
I've got plenty of excitement in my life...please don't get me wrong from this post title. Like right now, we are in the...
