Lather, Rinse, Repeat…

June 17, 2013 by 8 Comments
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We have been catapulted into this new week by a busy weekend! There was a little fun... And then some of this... (It was the first time I had ever baked a lobster tail, and I was thankful for great specials and advice from our local grocer and Google for specific directions!) And a lot of working together to make the day special for the best husband on the planet. And while I love the busy and the chaos that often ensues when we party, I was glad for a few minutes reprieve during the … [Continue reading]

Ocean Themes…{Coffee Friday}

June 14, 2013 by 9 Comments
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Good Morning! If you've stopped in for coffee, there's some in the pot, and there are great mugs in the cupboard.  Before you sit down, can I show you something? I realize it's nothing to get really excited about, but sometimes the little things that pass through our days are sweeter when we share them... When I thrift shop, I always look through the bottles and glassware. I'm looking specifically for small glass bottles that have corks. It all has to do with my love for all things … [Continue reading]

It’s About Rain…

June 13, 2013 by 3 Comments
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It's about rain and covering, and rest.  And it seems fitting that today there is Spring rain splashing loudly outside my window! It's my first post as a contributor at 5 Minutes for Faith.com. I'm honoured to be writing alongside an amazing team of women and thrilled to be part of  encouraging, uplifting, and walking in hope as we share our stories. Whatever the weather outside your window... won't you join me there? Click here to read the post at 5 Minutes for Faith.com Blessings on … [Continue reading]

Small and Soaring…

June 10, 2013 by 13 Comments
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The little birds came to feed on Sunday morning.  It was a blue sky, back-to-my-sandals kind of morning, and the deck was my writing spot of choice. I'm wondering if there is anything more lovely than worship with finches and sparrows in the shade of apple trees? Tiny, beautiful creatures, they flitted around the branches, eyeing up the feeder and my proximity to it. I sat perfectly still and watched while they nervously hopped onto the tray. My camera was silent, slowly capturing  tiny … [Continue reading]

Excuse Me… {Five Minute Friday}

June 7, 2013 by 18 Comments
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Outside it's cold and rainy.  The calendar says it's June, but it feels more like Fall. The rain barrels are full. The bird feeders have been topped up and while I would love to sit in the swing with good coffee in a great mug... it's too wet and cold. Watching from the window is a fine alternative, but it's hard to be in a season that thinks it's something different. I want to stand in the yard and whisper, "Excuse me... Spring(almost Summer) could we talk?" I love the Fall, I really do, … [Continue reading]

Salad boxes…it’s What’s up!

June 5, 2013 by 9 Comments
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I found myself sitting alone. Not that I mind sitting in the Grace cafe by myself,(although sharing good coffee is always better with friends) but the purpose of a weekly link up is, well, for others to join in. If the tables are empty it's probably a sign that we need to close the cafe for a while. So I'm hanging out the sign and letting you know that we will no longer host What's Up Wednesday link-ups at the Grace Cafe, for now. But... you still want to know what's up, right? And I can't … [Continue reading]