This 7 Quick Takes list is not random; everything is from a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation! — 1 — Happy Day after Thanksgiving!! I am spending time with my in-laws in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. We usually gather in northern Indiana for turkey day, but my sister-in-law and her husband decided to…
I’m Back for 7 Quick Takes
Thought I’d post a few random thoughts again… — 1 — I have been busy this month creating cards for a series of online stamping challenges. I hosted a challenge on the 14th to make a “step card,” which I had never done before. Nothing major; just a reminder that it’s fun to try new…
I Love Him, and His Mother Too
I have a fabulous Mother-in-law! Her name is Dorothy, and she is filled with joy! I rarely see her upset. She is down-to-earth, loves to laugh, is dedicated to her family, and is a feisty Euchre player. She and her husband raised my husband Bruce quite well, thankfully. He is also pretty low-key (usually) and…
On Cicadas, Lotus Flowers, and Dragonflies
This week, my husband and I spent a bit of quiet time at a nearby county park. VERY nearby. It probably took all of 10 minutes to arrive in this peaceful wetland just north of Danville. This park was developed in the early part of this millennium, and I remember hearing about it, but I…
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Holiness
Finally, I am typing this post. I started blogging off and on at a different site, but it was cluttered and distracting. I needed to get serious about a new blog…and here’s why. I have been on a long journey with so many detours (many self-imposed) but it looks like I finally have the nerve…