Monthly Archives: August 2007

Unplugging the Drug

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Mary

Sometimes, my 3 year old has ADHD-like tendencies. And she watches too many movies. Thus the TV/Movie Challenge: Giving both up for one week. We don’t have cable, and living in the country, our reception is pretty limited. So the … Continue reading →

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What is Happiness?

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Mary

Each Wednesday a mom’s group meets at my church for fellowship and encouragement in marriage, parenting, and Christianity in general. Years ago, before homeschooling, you’d find me there each Wednesday. A week ago, while helping cook ahead for camp, I … Continue reading →

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Family Camp

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Mary

We walked by the light of the moon to mail a few letters tonight, and it was the first time all day I’d registered the lingering soreness in my legs…reminding me of all the walking and running we did at … Continue reading →

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Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Mary

I promised Colleen I’d share the recipe Maude outlined for me Monday at the lake. It’s one of those canned goods casseroles, couldn’t be easier, unless you have an aversion to handling pie crusts. I’ll post my pie crust recipe … Continue reading →

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Watering With Coke?

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Mary

“If life is a box of chocolates, is it any wonder our Bibles end up at the bottom of our TBR pile?” That’s how I began my post at Writer…Interrupted today! I hope you’ll stop in over there and read … Continue reading →

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A Most Lovely Two Lake Days

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Mary

Day 1 My oldest was baptized with three others this Sunday in a lake near our church. I can’t imagine it having been a more special occasion, especially as my parents were able to join us for the after-church potluck, … Continue reading →

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Dreaming on the Five Year Plan

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Mary

Had one of those great chats with hubby the other night. I shared something exciting on the *writing front* with him and also shared my insecurities about this writing gig maybe taking several years to get going. See, Dh and … Continue reading →

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Projects This Week

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Mary

Project #1 I’m fulfilling a long-time dream this week–refinishing an antique dresser! I’ve always wanted the thrill of removing decades of dirt and varnish to reveal beautiful wood grains beneath. This simple piece (no carving, perfect first project!) was built … Continue reading →

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Ten Minute Cleaning Frenzy

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Mary

I think Flylady calls it the “ten minute fling-boogie” but don’t quote me on that, it’s been a long time since I checked out the queen of clean’s website! Yesterday after lunch, we girls warmed up (stretched, jogged in place, … Continue reading →

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More on the Calling of Motherhood

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Mary

Perhaps you’re wondering why this subject is consuming two days in a row here on my blog? It’s a bit of everything. I’m feeling pulled in many directions (homeschooling, church, writing) and being convicted on one. Motherhood. So easy to … Continue reading →

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