Hi all, yes it’s been a while. Hmm. Where to start? Well I am learning to program in C++ . My brain still works. That’s always good to know. I had hoped to get a part time job maybe just a few hours a week, but that door hasn’t opened yet. So I will concentrate … More Friday.
Do you ever just stand there with your mouth hanging open, and don’t know what to say?! Maybe it was a very good thing, or a very bad thing, or a surprise (which can be good –an unexpected check in the mail– or bad–a flat tire!). Zechariah prayed for a son. Years later, when Gabriel … More Do you ever get struck Mute?
I stumbled across this show on Amazon Prime. I’ve been binging. It’s hilarious. Its called Corner Gas. Based on comedian Brent BUTT, yes that’s his name, gotta have a sense of humor– it’s a sitcom of a small, very small town in Saskatchewan. The boonies of Canada. In between my prayer calls, one weekday mornings … More Up All night with the Canadians. #CornerGas
I admit, the beginning of this movie seemed a little slow. But that’s because I needed to slow down. This movie takes place in a rural village in Africa where the pace of living is much different. The people there are more grounded; they live in harmony with the cycles of the seasons. They need … More The Boy who Harnessed the Wind. #MovieReview #BasedOnTrueStory
As much fun as it is to settle in with an historical novel and picture how life was then, I can’t help but think of a very human necessity. The toilet. The Story I am working on now starts in NYC in 1917. By then, rich people having new houses built had indoor plumbing. But … More Outhouses and Soil Men: Toilets in NYC 100 years ago #history
We have a new addition to the Porter household, a water cooler. I seldom jump on fads and trends but I couldn’t resist this one! On sale at Bed Bath and Beyond for 30 bucks, how can you go wrong? The center cylinder is supposed to be filled with ice, but Mr Murphy ( aka … More At the water cooler for home use. #water
When my son was in elementary school I taught him one secret about tests. The answer to write down is not necessary the best answer or even the correct answer. It’s the one the teacher wants. For example, if the question “Who killed President Kennedy?” is asked, write down “Lee Harvey Oswald.” Although time and … More The number one way to pass a test. #test
It took decades, but the old tapes in my head are finally gone. I hope it does not take this long for other folks! I’m not sure why I had to go on this path, but lead on, Lord. Life is starting to make more sense because I have different ideas in my head, a … More I changed the tape in my head #tapes #listen #hear
Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy. Matt 5:7 The Lord is merciful…and plenteous in mercy. Psalm 103:8 His mercy endures forever. Psalm 103 The Lord is gracious…and of great mercy. Psalm 145:8 …He delights in mercy. Micah 7:18 …it is of God that shows mercy. Romans 9:16 Let us therefore come boldy … More Mercy: New every morning #mercy
Fyre Festival was supposed to be the best Music Festival ever! People were scammed, conned and flim-flammed using the “power” of social media. What struck me was the founder, Billy MacFarland, seems to have no conscience whatsoever. But that is a symptom, not the problem. Raise a few generations without a real sense of right … More Fyre Fraud movie on Hulu: I recommend for Baby Boomers #FyreFraud #babyboomers
Dear Barnes and Noble: Pardon the pun. I’ve been reading news stories about you. You’re trying to survive against Amazon. You fired yet another CEO. Let me give you a few ideas. What can a live box store give that an online store can’t? Premium Customer Service. But this can’t be achieved when you’ve just … More Dear Barnes and Noble: It’s time to think outside the “box” #books #reading #writing #BarnesAndNoble
Last night, Mr. Porter and I watched the movie “Body of Lies.” Apparently we watched it when it came out in 2008, but since that was over a decade ago, it was like watching it for the first time. ha. There was a scene in the movie, where Leonardo DiCaprio’s character (aka “Leo” for the … More Sandstorms and a song #sandstorm #song
Maybe I should just confess that prior to watching this movie I had never heard of Marie Colvin. Sure, make fun of me if you want, and yes I do live in my own little world. She probably never heard of me either. 😀 I watched this movie yesterday on the RedBox app. I am … More Movie Review and other thoughts about “A Private War” #APrivateWar
There is never a dull moment in the Porter household. This week, I stepped into the kitchen to find the floor puddled in water. ( Don’t you just hate wet socks?) My first guess was that the dishwasher was broken– maybe the side gasket was leaking or the door hadn’t closed correctly. I threw some … More In search of a dishpan
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
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 ?
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
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
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
SueAnn Porter 