Happy Sunday
June 30, 2013
The grass withers, The flower fades, but the Word of God Stands Forever. —-Isaiah 40:8 NKJV
Tag: memoir
Bailey says, “Happy Friday, Everyone!”
June 28, 2013
Living like a refugee in suburbia
June 26, 2013
My husband is running around the house singing the Tom Petty song. We have packed most of our belongings into cardboard boxes, and dumped them into the garage. Our furniture is divided between the garage and the living room. Right now, as I am typing this, we have a guy downstairs who is “sanding sandlessly” … More Living like a refugee in suburbia
Billy the Brook Trout
June 23, 2013
** Now obviously this did not happen to ME, so it’s not officially memoir…but the idea came to me years ago while swimming in the YMCA pool. Chapter 1 Meet Billy the Brook Trout Billy the Brook Trout lived in the big lake with his family. Billy was a greenish-brown fish who had speckled … More Billy the Brook Trout
Clichés and you
June 23, 2013
“It’s always darkest before the dawn” was an Optimist’s way of saying, “It’s going to get a lot worse before it gets better. ” It will get better. It’s just going to be a long wait. Have a seat.
Highlights of my niece’s wedding pictures
June 21, 2013
Tinman(“worth doing badly / wordpress”) has a feature where he doesn’t have a camera, and writes a story. I’d like to do a twist, whereas I have a camera but don’t know how to use the stupid thing. I seem to have some spare time on my hands (I’ve traded it for sleep, you gotta … More Highlights of my niece’s wedding pictures
I have to wear socks to bed tonight
June 19, 2013
Is it really June 18? It’s cold here…well it’s in the 60’s. My feet get cold at night when it dips below 70. So here it is, supposedly 2 days from summer starting, and I have to wear socks to bed. Yesterday, it was so hot and muggy that I was wearing shorts and a … More I have to wear socks to bed tonight
Learning to rejoice
June 18, 2013
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New King James Version (NKJV) I’m working on this one too. I discovered that when I stop and thank God for everything, it does alleviate some grief! For example, when I … More Learning to rejoice
157
June 18, 2013
Some people have favorite numbers: Mine is 157. That is what I hope to weigh one day. Yes, it’s not super-thin, but I’m tall and of German descent, so I can handle it. And here’s a 1 -5-7 scripture memory verse: Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you. — 1 Peter … More 157
Peace
June 17, 2013
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
Refinance your mortgage now!
June 16, 2013
*( This is a re-run, but I thought some of the new readers would get a kick out of this story.) “Interest rates are at an all-time low. You need to refinance –yesterday!” say the Financial Experts. My husband and I decide to contact a Mortgage Refinance Dude (MRD). Well, ok, I left voicemail. Two … More Refinance your mortgage now!
Do not fear
June 16, 2013
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
A trip to the grocery store
June 16, 2013
Last night, Hubby and I went out to buy some groceries. Just a normal evening…. I was telling him about my friend Jane* who is trying to sell her house. During one of the showings, someone left dog poop on the top step, upstairs in the house. How bizarre. I had never heard of such … More A trip to the grocery store
My son got his license today
June 13, 2013
Don’t panic! That’s not a recent picture! Ha! My son passed his driver’s license test today. So last week, he got a job, this week he got the license. We are on a “streak”. 🙂 I do have a pic somewhere that I took when he was 3 years old, behind the driver’s wheel of … More My son got his license today
Today I am Thankful for: my son’s new job!
June 11, 2013
My son just finished his first year as a College Freshman. I won’t go into any details…. But the GOOD NEWS is, he started a new job yesterday! Woooo-hoooo! (is that a word?) Look at all the Yummies! (They also have SALADS…) He will be working at Panera Bread. I’m probably happier than he is … More Today I am Thankful for: my son’s new job!
Meet Bailey, the Canadian Cheese Hound
June 8, 2013
Yes, he does look like Lassie with a haircut. He is actually a Short-Haired Collie, also known as a Smooth Collie. But don’t let the shorter hair fool you! He sheds like a machine! My husband (Mr. Porter) bought Bailey from a breeder up by the Canadian Border. Hubby’s family had several dogs of this … More Meet Bailey, the Canadian Cheese Hound
Basking in the afterglow of being Freshly Pressed
June 8, 2013
Wow. After two years, my humble blog was picked for Freshly Pressed. I think the photo had something to do with it. Who doesn’t love Stan and Ollie, the Fat and Skinny friends? Which reminds me of this silly poem my father told us: Fat and Skinny had a race, Up and down the pillow … More Basking in the afterglow of being Freshly Pressed
Why do we teach our girls to accept bullying?
June 6, 2013
Now you’re wondering where I’m going with this…Hang on. Just a few things I have noticed. 1. I saw a young girl, maybe fourth grade, standing in line in school. There was a boy next to her who was poking at her, and pulling her hair. She told him to stop. He didn’t. She told … More Why do we teach our girls to accept bullying?
My brother is stinky
June 2, 2013
“Rrring!” There goes that stupid doorbell again. I wipe the tears from my eyes and sniffle. I open the front door to find my friend, Beth, standing there with yet another bowl of potato salad. This one is covered in paprika. I can’t stand the stuff. Her husband Mike is standing beside her, uneasy in … More My brother is stinky
Well, look what hubby found in the attic!
May 26, 2013
Is it a rare antique? Is it a memento? Is it a lost memory for childhood? A treasured possession? Sadly, no. It’s a large Tupperware container filled with water! Someone put it in the attic to collect water from a leak somewhere. How long has it been there? Since before we bought the house, I’m … More Well, look what hubby found in the attic!
SueAnn Porter 