No time
With family here, it seems I have been too busy to post. This is my lowest day in a while, but everybody here might also be very busy today/tonight. It’s … Continue reading
2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,400 … Continue reading
In Need of Toothpicks
Need toothpicks to prop the eyes open! I should be ASLEEP! G’night…. ZZZZZZzzzzzzzz…………pfft! AJ
Christmas is over….
Christmas is OFFICIALLY over, with the end of Boxing Day. However, in the family I grew up in, Christmas only began on Dec 25th and went through til Jan 6. … Continue reading
A gift from the heart…
Originally posted on Rethinking Life:
My granddaughter gave each of us a present that she wanted us to open all at the same time. So we opened our gifts and…
Duck song
Listening to the duck song on the futon bed with her Dad after our good pancake breakfast. It’s Boxing Day with family 😉 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MtN1YnoL46Q AJ ❤
Boxing Day
I looked at the phone as I was typing a message to a friend and realized I had said Merry Chrustnad instead of Merry Christmas. I think I’m still tired….. … Continue reading
Face Paint!
My granddaughter, Jayden, got some face paint in her Christmas presents, (it was on her wish list) and this is her very first try at painting her own or anyone … Continue reading
You’ve Had Too Much To Think
Originally posted on Lauren Says It All:
Yep you read that right.. We all get down and let our minds wonder. Usually when we are on our own. I know…
Broken at Christmas?
Originally posted on Mustard Seed Budget:
Christmas has a way of heightening pain. Why am I so lonely? If you are broken, know this: Jesus came for the broken. Christmas…
Gingerbread House
Our gingerbread house…. Messy project! Jayden had fun with this, as you can tell 😉 AJ ❤
Write for Me
Reblogging a piece of your heart so I can remember to write a piece of mine…..
Granddaughter Time
Sorry, not much time to post in here! Just enjoying my granddaughter. She likes the snowmen out in the hallway 🙂 AJ ❤
Sleeping Beauty
My 34 year old “baby” boy is sleeping soundly, complete with stuffed dolphin…..no, I didn’t put it there and neither did Jayden! Yay, Kenny! 😉 ❤ LOVE IT!!!!!! Good to … Continue reading
Naught To Speak Of……..
I have not been able to get to posting at all, since I have been quite busy with friends and family. I just have not had the time or the … Continue reading
Handy Dandy!
Yup! I need one of these…..;) Hope your day is as awesome as mine! AJ ❤
I’m a Grandma……
I missed these things….. Home made playdough, dolls, soft toys colouring and LOTS of laughs with my granddaughter. So nice to have her here at last. FUN!!!!! AJ ❤
Sanity
How disappointing 😉 😛 Just when I thought everything was going to be fine…… AJ
Roll It Up!
http://meredithvieirashow.com/videos/something-you-should-know-duvet-cover-roll/ Best tip I have seen in a long time. I’ve always had to fight with this and it drives me CRAZY!!!!! LOVE this! Can’t wait to try it out! … Continue reading
Writing about Abortion
I’ve reblogged this from Harsh Reality, because I also feel strongly about this topic…..
Weiser
Before my little dog, Rosie, was Weiser (Wiser), a shepherd mix. This pic shows our family when the boys were young yet (they are now 32 and 24) on remote … Continue reading
Checking In
Received this in email today. Too good not to share 🙂 “Just Checking In Today” A Minister passing through his church In the middle of the day, Decided to pause … Continue reading
Showdown….
4:00 PM Weather Report, on the Home Front, brought to you by the Messie’s Network A small whirlwind of undetermined duration is making its way through my bathroom, leaving everything … Continue reading
A Capital “P”
A Capital “P” Dec 16, 2014 Procrastination (with a capital “P”). I am an expert at PROCRASTINATION. If something needs to get done, you can count on me to do … Continue reading
What Am I?
What am I? December 16, 2014 Sometimes I wonder exactly WHAT I am…. Born in Scotland to English parents, a citizen of the UK. Lived in Scotland for 23 years. … Continue reading
War Zone Baptism
Was blessed and encouraged to see someone take this step under such circumstances. AJ
Something wrong?
What’s going on with the WordPress app? It seems to be stuck or something. It shows stats chart but nothing else for info. No countries, no posts viewed, nothing additional. … Continue reading
A Sock for Altzheimers
http://www.upworthy.com/a-teenager-comes-up-with-a-wildly-smart-invention-to-help-his-grandfather-deal-with-alzheimers?c=ufb1 This is awesome! What a great idea from this young man! Grown out of LOVE ❤ AJ
A Heart That’s Meant to Love You
Speaks to me what I need to hear right now. I’ve been single since my husband passed away in 2006 and since then I’ve sometimes mistaken some other things for … Continue reading
My Church
I like my church. It’s a new church, a fairly new church plant in my current town. A lot of people much younger than myself, young families and many young … Continue reading
Christmas Dance
My square dance club had their Christmas dance tonight. Lots of dancers came up island from other clubs. Colourful red and green outfits prevailed. I went in mostly black and … Continue reading
WordPress Map
This is what the map of my blog views looks like today, about half way through my third month here. A big thank you to everyone who has come by! … Continue reading
Rosie
This was Rosie, my 13 yr old dog who passed away a few years back. She was quite a character. Feisty little old lady. She had been brought up with … Continue reading
Lost Moorings
Lost moorings, December 12, 2014 Things happen in life. There are things we have some measure of control over, as in they are consequences of lifestyle and relationships, and other … Continue reading
Kettle Singing
Has such a good time singing Christmas Carols and hymns at the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle in Walmart. We sang for two hours and people were very generous. A big … Continue reading
Teacher in Trouble
http://daryld.com/weapons-of-math-instruction/ I just read this. I never got into this kind of trouble as a teacher, thankfully! 😉 😛 Just a bit of silliness before I sleep, thanks to Daryl … Continue reading
Heartbeat
I used to do this any time we were lying down together. It was very comforting, even if his heart used to miss a beat sometimes….. It has been 8 … Continue reading
Fighting!
I’m fighting with 2 computers and my TV! It has been almost 7 hours now! Sometimes I wish I was not quite so determined or not quite so OCD about … Continue reading
Blanked out…..
I don’t know what to write… Inspiration apparently left the room. So, I am typing in the hope that something happens….. Apparently not…… Hmmm….. I have spent a couple of … Continue reading
Goodnight, Stats ;)
Well, things are improving, I think. I’m pleased, anyway 🙂 Thanks to EVERYONE (Yes, YOU!) who has helped by visiting! You have made my day! Goodnight now.. AJ ❤
I’m not going to church today because it’s full of people just like me
My own reason for not going to church initially (just before giving my life over to God) was based on the opinion of others around me at that time who … Continue reading
Ooops! Something Backwards!
(An example from the video of an error in DNA) Oops! Something Backwards! The root of our complexity as human beings is found in the occasional random errors of DNA? … Continue reading
Stuck Stats?
Anyone else finding that their stats are not registering today, despite being regularly informed of likes and comments and followers? Nothing seems to be registering! Maybe it’s a case of … Continue reading
Lettice Rowbotham
Here is this incredible lady once again….. Can’t help but share 😉 AJ
Violinist Surprise!
Violinist on Britain’s Got Talent….. This lady will rock your socks off, I promise you! How to blow away an audience 😉 WOW!!!!!!!!!
How To Cut Rope In An Emergency
Amazing! This is a handy dandy trick to know! No special tools required. Just thought I’d share it here…. AJ
Square Dance
This is an old movie I found on some square dance moves. I thought I’d share it with everyone. I joined a club and took up square dance lessons a … Continue reading
Skin Smartphone…….
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152591270139926&set=vb.24372799925&type=2&theater Speechless! Is this for REAL?
Incredible Cabins
These were cool to look at! It would be nice to have a cabin retreat somewhere 😉 Or my dream of a little stone cottage 😛 ENJOY! http://www.activejunky.com/thefix/gallery-20-incredible-cabins-around-the-world-article374#.VIDeUUDfcPY.facebook AJ ❤
String Theory Anyone?
“The idea that scientific theory that we already have in our hands could answer the most basic questions is extremely seductive.” “If you can’t test it (string theory) in the … Continue reading
A Dandelion Clock
What do YOU see? I just see evidence of the beauty and functionality of God’s creation……. ************************ As kids, we would look for these dandelion “clocks”, pick them and blow … Continue reading
My Christmas Wish List
My 2014 Christmas Wish List Thoughtfully prepared…. I’m getting it out early, just in case…. 😉 It’s short and sweet 😉 Who knows? I might get at least ONE of … Continue reading
Does anyone know what Christmas is all about?
Originally posted on Running The Race:
The other day I shared my Christian testimony in which I mentioned that the most concise presentation of the Gospel I recieved while growing…
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! http://youtu.be/LElO2ljc6KQ Published on 21 Dec 2013 I’ve heard about this baby boy Who’s come to earth to bring us joy And I just want to sing this song to … Continue reading
I married a poor man
Originally posted on See, there's this thing called biology…:
I married a poor man. On purpose. He came from poor folks and he had no prospects. All he had…
Why?
Originally posted on Chris Martin Writes:
Why are we so consumed with how the media, government, and atheists treat Christianity? Our battle isn’t against flesh and blood. At the Cross,…
Learning To Be A Widow
Learning to be a widow…. http://m.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/i-lost-my-husband-and-then-there-was-one/article21639438/?service=mobile The lady who wrote this article captured the situation perfectly. I’m 8 years into widowhood, and I can relate to everything she had to … Continue reading
