
I have a confession to make: I hate balloons. Yes, those brightly colored staples of any child’s birthday party. Yes, those bringers of happiness to hospital rooms the world over….
I have a confession to make: I hate balloons. Yes, those brightly colored staples of any child’s birthday party. Yes, those bringers of happiness to hospital rooms the world over….
November starts the season of family gatherings, holiday parties, and sometimes a cookie exchange or two. For me, this time of year has always been a little stressful. You…
“A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul.” Proverbs 17:22a, TPT Summertime in Minnesota needs to be celebrated and lived to the fullest. Here are a few ideas…
My husband and I met at a small college in Iowa. Going into it all, I should have known there was a good chance I’d end up marrying an Iowa…
Ah, summer. Time to relax, lie on the hammock, sit at the beach, and read a book. That’s how it goes in my mind, anyway. Now, if I could just…
I was prepping for my annual guests last summer – a car full of women from Iowa arriving to talk, walk, shop, and eat for three days. We first bonded…
So far, 2016 has had me in a bit of a busy block. Ever heard that term? No? Good, because I’m 41% sure it’s my latest invention. Busy block is…
According to a recent Gallup poll, 64% of Americans drink coffee. That may be true for most of America, but in my little corner of the world I’d say it’s…
As a former Girl Scout I have diligently followed the motto “Be Prepared” my whole life. At least I’ve tried. In my car I keep umbrellas, towels, scissors, really anything…
At Christmas time I love to decorate, and cook, and be creative! I’m really not into it at any other time of the year but at Christmas, it’s the season…
I’m not funny when I want to be. I try to tell jokes, but they usually flop. I forget the punchline, or my timing is way off. People often chuckle…
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