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Cold Fronts and Cool Retreats

“We’re expecting a cold front here tomorrow,” is what my dad told me over the phone and from the heart of Texas on Friday night. On Saturday morning, I heard it again from another Texas friend. It was Kelly’s (a.k.a. Miss Riggs) birthday, and when I texted her to wish her a happy day, she… Read More Cold Fronts and Cool Retreats

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A Trip, A Tea Party, & 3 Winners!

Macy’s on 34th John Piper’s Advent reading plan on the Bible App has been giving me a lot to think about and be challenged by lately. Here’s part of what day 22 said: “You can read every fairy tale that was ever written, every mystery thriller, every ghost story, and you will never find anything… Read More A Trip, A Tea Party, & 3 Winners!

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Girls’ Day Out in NYC

I’m writing from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont (that’s really what it’s called!) where Robert and I arrived yesterday for a wedding.  We are staying on a gorgeous lake and everywhere I look the only colors I see are green and blue ~ trees, mountains, water, sky.  Truly beautiful. We returned home from our trip… Read More Girls’ Day Out in NYC

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Cabbie Conversations

Me: How long have you been driving a cab? NYC Cabbie: Haven’t been driving a yellow cab for very long. I drove a stretch limo for many years before this. Me: Oooooooh! Driving the celebrities around, huh? NYC Cabbie: Yes, ma’am.  I took Brooke Shields to her first prom, and I haven’t washed the cheek… Read More Cabbie Conversations

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Start Spreading the News…

We’re leaving today. We want to be a part of it.  New York, New York. These little town blues are melting away… That’s right.  By the time this blog post shows up in your news feed or Google Reader, Kayla and I will be well on our way to New York City along with my… Read More Start Spreading the News…