Balaam was riding along on his donkey, going where God had told him not to go. God’s anger was kindled, (think of fire) because Balaam went, and the Angel of the Lord stood in the road to be an adversary against him. The donkey saw the Angel of the Lord standing in the way, with … More Does the ASS know more than you do?
These are chemicals that are harmful to humans: 2017never-list-expanded Beauty Counter never uses these chemicals in their products. March 4th is the four year anniversary of Beauty Counter. Beauty Counter has been able to get 30 harmful ingredients banned from use in the US. There are over 1400 that are banned in Europe. Their personal … More The NEVER List!
BOOM. Mr. Porter woke up, but I didn’t, when a tree crashed down on our neighbors’ house. The tree landed inside one of the bedrooms. How would you like to wake up with a tree sticking out of your house? I am happy to report no one was in the room at the time that … More Everyone knows it’s windy
here I am. I had big plans to go through the cabinets with the vacuum attachments, put the paper on the shelves, and get the dining room boxes back into the cabinets. I lost the initiative. I started down my list of phone calls: exterminator, MRI facility, doctor–oh doctor. It seems I have significant degenerative … More I wasn’t going to blog today, but
I went to a Casting Crowns concert two weeks ago, and although I can now cross that off the bucket list, I don’t want to. I would like to see them at least ten more times. New bucket list entry. After the concert I bought a t-shirt and wear it every time it comes out … More Casting Crowns and my MRI
In honor of my friend Dawn’s birthday, I promised I would dedicate today’s blog to her work to provide safer products for families. They don’t test on animals. There is a list of chemicals that they never use in their products that are banned in Europe, but not in the USA! These are chemicals that … More Avoiding toxic chemicals in makeup and skin care
Well it’s 99% finished. One cabinet door cracked and is being set with wood glue and a clamp, but the rest is done. The center work island: Upper cabinets, swoopy thing and kitchen window: We are planning on painting the wall above–the little strip over the cabinets– a soft gray to give it some wow … More Ta-da! The unveiling.
At end of day yesterday we had drawers! A sigh of relief. Yes, this is really going to happen. It takes time to measure correctly, drill the holes, and attach the handles. They are all lined up perfectly. That takes time too. Although the counters look like marble, they are actually some kind of formica. … More More kitchen progress
The pink is gone! The doors still need to be installed, but the hinges arrived yesterday, so there is hope. These are the cabinet pulls, a very popular style and therefore available to buy in bulk at a discounted price. In case you forgot, or need a good laugh, this is what the kitchen used … More Progress, not perfection: The Kitchen Chronicles
John Boyega, of Star Wars fame, stars in the movie Imperial Dreams as “Bambi”, a young man who has just been released from prison. He tries to make an honest living and provide for his son, but the odds are stacked against him. Here’s the trailer: For email readers, the trailer is Here The movie is … More Must See Movie: Imperial Dreams
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If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that my dog Bailey gets himself into some strange positions. I wonder if he is comfortable, but since he is sleeping, I suppose he is. Yes, he fell asleep like that. That one is actually a little more normal. All scrunched up. Just the … More Bailey’s greatest poses
You know you heard from God. Check.
You said what He told you to say. Check.
You will be ignored, OR ridiculed, or a mix of both. OUCH. Check.
Congratulations, you are a successful Believer!
… More Free Sample available now!
While walking Bailey in December, he pulled hard on the leash to play with his friend Georgie. For some odd reason, I was holding the leash in my left hand. When Bailey pulled the leash, it also yanked my left arm and shoulder. I had pain for about a month before I decided I better … More Bailey hurt my arm, which was bad. Here’s why it was also good.
Go to your favorite restaurant on a Saturday night. Have the Hostess tell you, “Follow me” but then get distracted before she points you to your table, walks away, and disappears. You then pick a table at random. After ten minutes, hunt down a waiter to ask “Who is waiting on this table?” He doesn’t … More A Low-cal dinner idea
I cut back on my time on Facebook and Twitter to only minutes a week. I haven’t blogged. But there’s a good reason. I have finally finished my first manuscript, Arm Wrestling with Pharaoh. It’s set to be ePublished on February 17, 2017. This book illustrates the struggle between Moses and Pharaoh from the book … More I haven’t blogged much lately. Here’s why.
Or another way of saying that is “history repeats itself.” First, a look ahead. Luke 21:25-27 says: 25 “There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves, … More Sometimes the way forward is backwards
Our contractor sanded the kitchen cabinets, and I was supposed to put a coat of primer on them, and then two coats of paint. After working all Saturday afternoon, in which I also skipped my Writer’s meeting, I finally put the paintbrush down, and put the last cabinet door on the plastic to dry. … More Who’s a doofus? (Raises hand). Me.
Last thursday, I posted some pics of our yard before the Tree service guys removed the trees. I had every intention of posting the “after” pics on Friday. Meanwhile, I received a phone call Thursday night that my cousin Dan had died. This threw the tree transition to the back burner. I had to … More Less Trees: The “after” pictures
Today Fifteen trees will be removed from our property. These three are in the front yard, blocking the sunlight. Two of these trees produced enough leaves for Mr Porter to rake up 50 bags. Next year, he won’t have so many leaves to clear. If I had planned ahead, I could have taken these … More Today’s Tree Transitions
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