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Mothering In-law
Mama Kat’s writing prompt: 7 things you admire about your mother. As my kids have reached adulthood there is one thing in particular that stands out to me about my mom. So, bending the rules today,...
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A Day
It was a big day at our house, the day we packed off Daughter #2 for a semester in Paris. I highlighted the day to share at Mama Kat’s Writers’ Workshop later this week. We left from church to...
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Do the Thing That You Think You Can Not Do
I am no aviator. There is nothing about flying that I have ever enjoyed–ever. With typical trips I avoid flying by declaring any point in the contiguous U.S. a manageable drive, but when faced with...
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Thankful for Veterans
What are you thankful for this week? I opened the blinds this morning so that I could get a glimpse of the fall colors, but as I stood at my bedroom window, it was other colors that caught my eye....
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A Mother’s Dreams
Mama Kat asks, “What are you thankful for?” My grown children, this is for you. circa 2004 You possess abiding faith. You honor your mother and father. You value family. You treat others with kindness...
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Christmas Must-Haves
Mama Kat asks us to list our Christmas Must-Haves… If I close my eyes and imagine the perfect Christmas, a million “should-haves” come to mind. It’s a Wonderful Life, The Nutcracker, A Christmas...
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Favorite Christmas Songs
The Official Count-down of Favorite Christmas Songs From a Girl Who Starts Listening to Christmas Albums in late August Every Year When you listen to Christmas music for the final quarter of the year,...
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Polar Vortex
Black and White Wednesday @ My Memory Art. Mama Kat asked for a peek at what winter looks like at my house. I am a winter person; however, I am not an idiot. We have been part of the Polar Vortex....
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Five of My Favorite Things
The Mama Kat prompt that caught my eye this week: List 5 of your current favorite things. In my mind Julie Andrews is singing, “These are five of my favorite things.” 1. My lined, indoor/outdoor Ugg...
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Time
It is my birthday week so one of the writing prompts from Mama Kat felt especially appropriate… You know you’re getting old when… You realize time is more precious than gold or jewels. My brother...
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Virtual Valentine
Ages ago Barb @ The Empty Nest Mom introduced me to scuffs and booties made from Pendleton wool blankets for sale on Etsy. An arrow from Cupid’s bow struck me right then and there. I could not get...
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I Love Eric Carle
Prompt: Favorite Children’s Book An early love in my life was author Ezra Jack Keats. One of the first memories I have of being a school girl was heading straight to the section of shelves in the...
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Passport
Writing Prompt: Passport When my kids were in elementary school I found little pretend passports. Wanting to encourage reading and develop the concept of a global community, I decide to use the...
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Spring Color
I have been so ready for color to return to my world I could barely stand it! It finally has, and I am counting the rainbow hues among my blessings. Some of these colors are from Kansas, some from...
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The Grandison Inn
We spent a weekend in a rambling Victorian house recently, my husband’s anecdote for my weary heart. The Grandison is a bed and breakfast in Oklahoma City, and in true Victorian fashion it drips with...
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Country Darkness
Name a fear, then tell about it. Ron and Gladys had day jobs though I didn’t know much about them. What I did know was every Wednesday and Saturday night Ron tended bar and Gladys waited tables at the...
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Important Work
The greatest work you will ever do will be within the walls of your home. Harold B. Lee Your greatest contribution to the kingdom of God may not be something you do, but someone you raise. Andy...
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The Grand Staircase
The other day I shared a look at the spiral back staircase from the Opera House in Paris. I found those stairs visually pleasing and somehow sweet the way they were tucked off behind closed doors...
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Bittersweet Ballet
A little more sweetness from the Paris Opera House… The auditorium of the Opera House drips with gold filigree and deep wine colored velvet. I stood inside one of the opera boxes a level above ground...
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Wait Until Your Father Gets Home
In honor of Father’s Day, I am combining my TToT list with Mama Kat’s prompt: Something your husband does better than you as a parent. My husband is better than I am at teaching the kids safety...
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