Lawn Mower Prayers

by | Jul 27, 2011 | Faith

It has been 11 years since I caught a break from the lawn mowing duties of our 5 acres of lawn we regularly groomed down at our hobby farm in Waseca, MN.  Since we moved up to our “smaller” country plot just south of St. Stephen we have a mere 2 acres...

You’ve Come a Long Way Baby . . . or not

by | Jul 27, 2011 | Just Laughs

Just a few weeks ago our first grandchild was born.  She is the most beautiful baby ever, of course, and, as much as I’d LOVE to tell you all about every little move she’s made since she’s been born, I won’t.  Instead, I want to discuss the hospital experience. Here’s...

Just Like Riding a Bike

by | Jul 21, 2011 | General

I hopped on a bike the other day for the first time in almost 10 years.  My husband had suggested that we get a second bike and a bike trailer for the kids.  It sounded like so much fun to enjoy the outdoors together as a family!  With no...

Joy, it is a choice

by | Jul 21, 2011 | General

Joy, what does this word mean?  Webster tells us joy is:  1 a : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : Delight  b : the expression or exhibition of such emotion: Gaiety 2 : a state...

Do You have the Hand Grenades?

by | Jul 21, 2011 | Just Laughs

Sleeping can be very entertaining. Well, to be honest, I guess this falls under the category of “not sleeping” or “trying to sleep” but still, when a person is in bed, and not sleeping, it’s good to have entertainment. On occasion, my husband is the entertainer. There...