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“Folds for easy storage”

January 25, 2019

Bailey makes me laugh Every day With his antics.

Ye olde wind chill factor. Brr. According to Mr. Porter today might reach as low as -40 ! Even Bailey, who loves long walks in the cold weather, started limping because his paws were getting too cold. Even Bailey wanted a shorter walk. Yesterday I discovered another bag of winter clothes which included my heavy … More Just a little #chilly

Is it too soon to plan #SummerVacation ?

January 19, 2019

I asked this question on Instagram, and the answer is “NO!” (I know that was a real cliff hanger…) 😀 Scrolling through my phone photos the other day, I came across this one of the seagull. It was taken two years ago, up by my favorite vacation spot, (Altogether now, “CLAYTON”!) The photo was taken … More Is it too soon to plan #SummerVacation ?

Grace: The two-sided coin – part 2

January 6, 2019

Here’s what Mr. Strong* has to say about Grace: G5485 χάρις charis khar’-ece From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): – acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, … More Grace: The two-sided coin – part 2

Grace: The two-sided coin – part 1

January 4, 2019

We all know that Grace is “unmerited favor.” Grace is forgiveness, blessings, and provision. But what’s on the other side of the coin? God pours out Grace to forgive our sins, and that’s awesome. Grace is greater than sin. And–before we sin, while we are in the struggle, we need to pray and ask for … More Grace: The two-sided coin – part 1

I discovered this song today. #Queen #FreddieMercury #Jesus

January 2, 2019

Looking for an easy way to thread a needle on YouTube (and it didn’t work for me, sorry Russian dude) I stumbled upon this gem: Email peeps click here At the bottom of the video, in the comments section, people debated whether or not Freddie made it to heaven: Did he really come to … More I discovered this song today. #Queen #FreddieMercury #Jesus

Power, promises, and divine nature

December 26, 2018

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and … More Power, promises, and divine nature

Do you put your lamp under your bed?

December 19, 2018

I didn’t think so. The reason for the lamp is to shine light on what is in the room and to see what you are doing. Isn’t that a cool looking lamp?! [It’s available on Amazon.] Light shines brightest when the surrounding area is dark. Think of fireworks. No one displays fireworks in the day … More Do you put your lamp under your bed?

Chapter Three. A Conversation with Fire. “Why doesn’t God do something?”.

December 17, 2018

Excerpt from Arm Wrestling with Pharaoh, Copyright 2016 SueAnn Porter. All rights reserved. Scriptures from Easy Read 2013 Bible, by Joel Nelson, used with permission. My thoughts based on Exodus Chapter 3 — my humble opinions in bold type. 1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of … More Chapter Three. A Conversation with Fire. “Why doesn’t God do something?”.

Santa was just in my neighborhood

December 15, 2018

All the kids were so excited, Santa was sitting in a wagon pulled by a truck, escorted by the fire engines. It made me think: When was the last time I was that excited about anything? I really don’t recall. The closest was a few months ago, when my son got a new roommate who is a … More Santa was just in my neighborhood

Being cold, wet, tired and hungry makes me feel unloved. So why read a book about it?

December 13, 2018

Last summer while in Canada I picked up “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy. Big mistake. I was going to re-gift* this book at my Writer’s Group party next week but I wanted to read it first. First, let me confess: there are very few novels that I actually finish reading. They just don’t hold my … More Being cold, wet, tired and hungry makes me feel unloved. So why read a book about it?

In an Andy Rooney kind of mood #grumpy

December 11, 2018

It’s ok, kids, if you don’t know who that is. He made a lot of sarcastic observations. And he was usually right. Here’s some of my thoughts lately: Why is it that during this season of Peace on Earth, people are more rude, drive more recklessly, and spend more money than they should, driving themselves … More In an Andy Rooney kind of mood #grumpy

Casting Crowns and the Vet and other stories #Friday

November 30, 2018

If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you are aware that Casting Crowns is my favorite band. My son and I went to JC Penneys to buy his winter coat. Of course I prayed beforehand that I would find a coupon and that prayer was answered and I saved $30. When we … More Casting Crowns and the Vet and other stories #Friday

Happy Trails or Burning the Bridge

November 29, 2018

Sometimes it’s time to move on. It’s time to leave someone’s life or let them leave yours. Sometimes it’s time to walk out of that job and say, “BYE!” Sometimes a person in your life has pushed your limit of how much verbal abuse, manipulation, and control you can endure. It’s time to tear the … More Happy Trails or Burning the Bridge

And then there were three #class

November 27, 2018

I finished a python class last night. We started with eleven people. Each week we lost a few as it was “too hard”, “too confusing” or they “didn’t understand.” I felt pretty good as I was one of the last remaining survivors. The others were a Scientist and a Mathematician/ Statistics person of some sort. … More And then there were three #class

Giving thanks in ALL things. #thanksgiving

November 26, 2018

Here in the USA, we just celebrated Thanksgiving, a day set aside to be thankful for all the people in our lives, the roof over our head, food in our belly and clothes on our backs. As Christians, we are supposed to be thankful every day. This can be difficult to do when circumstances cause pain … More Giving thanks in ALL things. #thanksgiving

Coincidence?! I don’t think so. #shopping #bargains

November 23, 2018

I took my coffee can filled with loose change to the bank Wednesday. The can tipped over in the car sending coins flying across the seat and between the seat and door. I scraped up as much as I could find. I put the coins into the coin machine at the bank which deposits the … More Coincidence?! I don’t think so. #shopping #bargains

Voila! It’s a floor! #homedecorating

November 21, 2018

Bailey is so happy the hammering has stopped. We now have hardwood in the hallway. This replaces the cardboard which replaced SHAG carpeting from 1980-something. We never liked the rug, and actually glued a runner over it. It was a cheap and easy way to hide the carpet. No hiding is necessary now. Friday we … More Voila! It’s a floor! #homedecorating

What’s all that racket?

November 20, 2018

I’m trying to take a nap. Mom says the floor is being installed today and that’s why there is so much hammering and sawing of wood. It will look better than how it has been: That’s called Lowe’s Cardboard Flooring. Soon it will be a nice hardwood floor. I sure hope they are finished soon.

The next room to be de-pinked. #Redecorating #Home

November 19, 2018

The guest room. It’s very pink. It’s got dark pink for the window trim, and the famous 90’s paint style “sponging”. It’s hideous. It’s gotta go. Meanwhile… Bailey doesn’t care about colors. Just food, walks and blankets. So the guest room will be green. The green I originally picked out for the dining room, and … More The next room to be de-pinked. #Redecorating #Home

SueAnn Porter

An embellished memoir, in short spurts.

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