tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19793944427505697552023-11-16T03:31:02.817-08:00My Journey to SimplicityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comBlogger1452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-76384474671297786062012-12-30T15:51:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.480-08:00The things that matteredMy friend Michelle (Everett Wilbert) on Facebook publishes many posts that inspire me and get me thinking. Today she posted a quotation and comment that addressed exactly something that’s been in my mind.The quotation (thought to be from Jonathan Lockwood Huie) said:Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace.Michelle herself said this:As the New Year Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-66289288974737280542012-12-25T01:00:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.489-08:00Happy Christmas!A joyous and blessed Christmas to you my darlings.May 2013 be a good one.Stay close to the source (or 'sty close to the source' as I originally wrote - yes, that'll do).Walk in the light.May the Force be with you.Reach out for the hand of Jesus every now and then. He's right there. Hold tight. Keep to the Way and try for what he would be proud of.God bless you.xxx eAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-82284637396950356912012-12-24T15:14:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:07:12.814-08:00A Christmas Brunch for the GirlsA brunch with dear friends is one of my very favorite things!Warmth.Intimacy.Laughter.And food!This chai tea latte is one of my favorite winter drinks...delicious & soothing! There were marshmallows, dipped in white chocolate and crushed candy canes.We forgot all about them until we were done drinking our lattes!! haI found some beautiful table napkins & rings that I'd received as a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-69226931566640654082012-12-23T10:01:00.000-08:002012-12-30T17:41:28.223-08:00Last WordsI have deliberately postponed writing a blog post about the Sandy Hook school tragedy for a number of reasons, the first being that there are no words to appropriately react to it, and second, that most everything that can be written has been. Of course, the fallout includes national conversations on gun control, school safety, and mental illness - thousands of articles online and otherwiseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-55745001703595042662012-12-23T05:25:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.546-08:00A Christmas fireside for you (take it up to full screen and sit by the fire with me a little while)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-58043948723610388732012-12-22T20:36:00.000-08:002012-12-30T17:37:05.636-08:00Time is what we will rememberWell the world didn't end, and we have all lived to see another day. I try to live my life knowing that everyday could be the last. I know far too well, because of my job, how quickly a "normal" life can change. I have a million things to do tonight, but submitted to what I WANTED to do...spend time with my almost 3 month old son. I love the times when I truly listen to me, and do what I am Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-59522316009638882422012-12-22T07:22:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.555-08:00Silent NightEarly morning face of a late night writer!!I finished up the set of daily Bible reading notes I’d promised the Bible Reading Fellowship, took some days to write Christmas cards – ooh, and incidentally if you haven’t had one from me and think you should have, blame the Badger! I never knew a man with so many friends! I had to re-order cards twice, and we still ran out – er what Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-26576206986472369372012-12-21T21:24:00.000-08:002012-12-30T17:37:05.642-08:00AdventThis year I was inspired, by Pinterest (insert husband eye rolling here) to create a Advent calendar. All if the activities listed for ideas sounded really fun and I thought my 2 1/2 year old daughter would really enjoy it. Embracing my new found craftyness, I shopped at Hobby Lobby, gathered my supplies, and 3 weeks later (I never said I was efficient) I am pleased to show it off.It is made Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-41301005868580272832012-12-20T17:48:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:07:12.865-08:00Holiday House Tour 2012Since I so much enjoy seeing all the lovely homes in blogland with their festive Christmas decor, I thought I would give you a virtual tour in my house! Every year, the decorations extend into more rooms. It's a process that goes on for weeks around here! And what fun I have...I make my best effort to use what I already have, and simply add some greenery and pinecones. It's amazing how far that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-81840506238148422372012-12-19T23:07:00.000-08:002012-12-30T17:37:05.659-08:00PrideOne of the most precious gifts of being a child (in my eyes) is that they have not learned humility or embarrassment. Children of a certain age are who they are and make no apology for who they are. Since having one of these children in my home, it has been amazing for me to witness this. It has made me question many things that I am "embarrassed" about or feel I should be humble about. I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-67958972164690629952012-12-19T11:29:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.564-08:00Cosmic shiftSo much is being said about the 21st of December this year.December 21st is always the winter solstice, the darkest longest night of the year. The ancient Celts, observing the turning of the light through the agricultural year in these northern climes, called it ‘Yul’ – meaning ‘the turn’. I expect you are familiar with the symbol of Yin and Yang, that depicts how everything contains Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-71545663903121055282012-12-18T07:42:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.574-08:00(no) MOARHelp. I think I’ve overdosed on church. There’s a lot on offer during Advent.My family are artists and musicians, mostly, so this is a busy time of year. Buzzfloyd had a concert with her friend and sisters in it (I didn’t go to that one, but everyone said it went well). Then as the weeks of Advent rolled by we had a procession of enormous figures from a church nativity setAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-68556823523036981812012-12-15T18:59:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:07:12.969-08:00DIY Polymer Clay Gift TagsAre we already less than 2 weeks away from Christmas?! Craziness. It always manages to catch me off-guard; there are so many fun things to do and experience that I end up finishing up my Christmas shopping the week before Christmas! I know, some of you manage time much better than I do! :)It may have something to do with the fact that I get easily distracted; you know, Pinterest projects and suchAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-67762894005776952732012-12-11T15:16:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:08:39.998-08:00The Best Christmas Card Alternative EverLike all normal people, I spent a good 3 or 4 weeks this fall envisioning a very important aspect of the holiday season.Christmas CardsNormally I would log in to Snapfish.com, plug in a few pictures and send professional looking, adorable cards to all our friends and family.But I wanted to change it up this year. I wondered, how can I be more intentional about our Christmas cards? How can I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-16411455664898553432012-12-11T11:52:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.583-08:00Remember my post on Objectivity? (Dec 3rd) About the singing? Perfect example here . . .Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-82510899811107577682012-12-08T23:11:00.000-08:002012-12-30T17:37:05.666-08:00She's CraftyIt amazes me sometimes when I throw caution to the wind and take on something that my insecurities would usually say no to. Crafts are not my thing. Creating something from scratch rarely happens, because usually I have a great vision with poor execution. It's usually cheaper in the long run just to go out and purchase whatever I want the first time rather than create it. It has recently comeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comHilltop Village Longmont40.18467 -105.086678tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-43800164009768769872012-12-07T22:15:00.000-08:002012-12-30T17:37:05.672-08:00The 32nd YearI have contemplated starting a blog for months. There are many reasons why I haven't until now, but now, on my 32nd birthday, it is time. I have done quite a bit of work on myself this past year, and through this I have found I have a voice. I can say with confidence now that I truly believe I am interesting and have a lot to say. As an exercise in using my new found voice, I have chose to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-49810973715647021542012-12-07T13:37:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:07:13.014-08:00Vintage Sheet Music Trees With the vast number of DIY Christmas possibilities on Pinterest, deciding which project to tackle wasn't the easiest thing in the world.{I know, I have a difficult life.}Christmas trees hold a special place in my heart, and I love all variations as decor.Add to that the fact that I had lots of vintage sheet music on hand,and I was sold! Shall we get started?Here's the supply list:&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-91623268216471760942012-12-04T23:25:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.590-08:00Yes indeed. Good advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------- 365 366 Day 340 – Wednesday Dec 5th (As in, this)I have absolutely no recollection what these things were – just, here’s proof I got rid of them!! I must have packed them up and thought “Hey, wait! These should have been on my 365 list!”365 366 Day 339 – Tuesday Dec 4th These Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-49566400459961160882012-12-03T08:14:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.599-08:00ObjectivityI guess objectivity is something about being able to see and appreciate the nature of things – how things are.They say about 93% of the mass of our bodies is stardust. And well over 99% of an atom is made up of empty space. This means, at the very least, that the nature of things is surprising and mysterious and inherently not what it seems. So maybe I shouldn’t be surprised&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-27526193787546069732012-12-01T11:37:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:14:59.629-08:00Difficulty with religious evaluationWhy am I looking at you from this odd angle? Because I think I appear flirtatiously cute catching your eye with a coy sidelong glance? Because I have a crick in the neck? Am I having a secret “Aha” moment?No.It’s the only way I can get a photo on the webcam without a massive reflection on my glasses.That’s why. In case you were wondering.But that isn’t what I wanted to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-71061292560377485222012-11-30T03:00:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:08:40.026-08:00Our First Advent We never celebrated advent growing up.The only people I knew who celebrated advent were Catholic. We were Baptist. So I always assumed it was a Catholic tradition.But recently I learned what advent really is. It's about the anticipation, preparation, and recognition of Christ's first coming at Christmas. It isn't just about getting a piece of candy out of a box everyday, it's a time of readings Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-55065072927367119592012-11-27T21:00:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:08:40.037-08:00I'm not buying a single gift this ChristmasChristmas gifts.I have the unique situation that I share my birthday with Christmas Day. So of course I've always expected gifts (and my parents were very good to make sure I receive them for both occasions).But over the past few years I've felt really challenged in this area. Even though receiving gifts isn't one of my love languages, I still feel the natural pull to give seriously Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-60613881481096421362012-11-26T17:59:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:08:40.047-08:00Homemade Alfredo SauceI am not going to pretend I am a five star chef.I enjoy cooking. And preparing meals from scratch/at home is not only healthier but far more inexpensive, even though it does require some skill and time.If you ask Tommy about my cooking at the beginning of our marriage, he'll laugh and without hesitation tell you about the time I almost burned down our first apartment making chips and cheese.It's Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979394442750569755.post-76020729752488945412012-11-24T08:52:00.000-08:002012-12-30T20:07:13.029-08:00Thanksgiving Week 3: DIY Placemats & Napkin HoldersThanksgiving.What sights, sounds & memories does that word evoke in you?For me, it's the whole package.It's a time of spiritual reflection and worship, as I consider all the bounty God has blessed me with.It's a relational experience,as family & friends gather to share food and memories of the past.And it's definitely a physical experience:the smells, the taste & the eye candy!AsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00828776361064961488noreply@blogger.com