“Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.” Edmund Burke “Never be afraid to…
I Love Being A Godmother
“But the world is full of zanies and fools, who don’t believe in sensible rules, and won’t believe what sensible…
What I Want For "My Guys"
I figured since I directed my last blog to the girls in my life (though it is mostly applicable to…
What I Want For "My Girls"
My great-niece Karys and I went to see the latest Star Wars movie this weekend. We liked it….well, except for…
Perfect Me 2016
GI’ve been thinking a lot about new year’s resolutions lately – which means tearing myself apart and making lists of…
The Feeling of Christmas
“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style, in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas…” Oh, Silver Bells! Most…
More Than Just Opening the Door
I hung out with my brother Scott last week. I enjoy all of my siblings, so spending time with them…
The Happy Holidays Drinking Game
If I came up to you today and said “Happy Birthday”, but it’s not your birthday, you’d probably feel…
Singing Thankful
I love the songs and hymns we sang when I was growing up….they create a tapestry that weaves through my history…
A Story In Iredell County
I love Iredell county. I do. I could live anywhere in the world…and those who know me know I would…
Soul Salve
A “friend” misrepresented themself to me recently. That’s when they don’t lie to you outright, but they lead you to…
Remembering the Saints
So they celebrated All Saints Day at church today. I don’t recall having done that before. Not to say I…
The Car Buying Journey Begins
On my list of “least favorite things to do” is buying a car. Ugh! I hate it so much. I…
Locked Out
The great news is that finally I got rid of my wretched Blackberry work phone and moved to an iPhone…
The Release
UT I was talking to a guy at work the other day. Not someone who works for my company, but…
Imperfectly Perfect
Truth is, as a single person I may be a bit hard on you partnered folk. I get frustrated sometimes…
The Challenge – Day 7
Nancy Krehbiel has been my friend since I was in my early 20s (when we were roommates). Since she is…
The Challenge – Day 6
Yes….still working in that challenge Nancy Krehbiel gave me to share a Bible verse that is meaningful to me for…
The Challenge – Day 5
And it is Day 5 in my challenge by Nancy Krehbiel to share a meaningful verse for seven days. In…
The Challenge – Day 4
Those who know me know I’m a big believer in fun. I get a bit impatient with some people….OK, some…
The Challenge – Day 3
And it is Day 3 of Nancy Krehbiel’s challenge to me to share a Bible verse that is meaningful to…
The Challenge – Day 2
My friend Nancy challenged me to 7 days of sharing a Bible verse (or verses) that are meaningful to me.…
The Challenge – Day 1
So if my friend Nancy got the challenge right (she was challenged by someone in French), for seven days I…
The Inner Mirror
The dilemma. It’s raining, I didn’t plan for it, and while I have an umbrella in the car (one that…
In Whom Do You Invest? (Or Lessons From Mary Poppins")
Spoilers ahead!!!! I went to Abingdon, VA yesterday to spend time with one of my oldest and dearest friends Regina.…
Take Five!
Honestly, I think I live quite a self-indulgent life. Being single and having no children, I have a few advantages…
You Are
I spent a little time people watching in my last blog, thinking about who we are not. I believe we…
You Are Not
I like to people watch…to observe folks when they are living their lives. Be it sitting in the middle of…
About Your Sin….No, OK, About Mine
You’ve heard me say it before….I freely admit it….I am judge-y by nature. (I prefer if we refer to it…
Books Meet Real Life
My friend Jen were talking books lately, specifically audiobooks, and she recommended I listen to Sue Monk Kidd’s novel “The…
On Being A Grownup
Often I feel like being a grownup is over-rated. I see people who think it means the fun is zapped…
In the Box, Out of the Box 