“I finished book 2 and a few chapters of book 3. Everyone, these books are really good; don’t pass them by.” This is a quote from Mary Alice Baker Ferguson on my Facebook page. Thanks, Mary Alice. I appreciate the comments and compliments from those who have read one or more of the Darcy and […]
Dec 6, 2014
Watch Your Mouth!
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Sometimes when an army retreats, it does not signify defeat, but a time to re-consider, replenish, and gather strength. That’s what the retreats are at Fran’s. In her lovely house where every square inch holds a Christmas tree or decoration, we group of women met yesterday and we came away refreshed. Just as her breakfast and lunch […]
Dec 5, 2014
Decorations
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Yesterday, Sara, Nathan and I carried boxes of Christmas decorations in from the garage. Among the Yuletide items was my Advent calendar. My husband’s sister made that cloth calendar when Matt was small. I hung it on the wall and Sara and Nathan pinned on the small animals that mark the days until Christmas. That’s a ritual with […]
Dec 4, 2014
Safe Home
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A couple of days ago, I wrote about my sister Helen. Tuesday, I attended her final service, held in Texas. It was a tribute planned by her children and grandchildren and Helen would have been pleased because her life centered around her family. Each one told a bit about what she had meant to them. They shared warm […]
Dec 3, 2014
Books and Briskly Blowing Breezes
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Before the cold front moved in, we had warm temps and briskly blowing breezes. Leaves sailed through the air like small russet ships on a turbulent ocean. The sun shone and that was nice but all that huffing and puffing blew in more wintry weather. The authors’ book signing at Night Bird Books in Fayetteville last week was an experience. It’s […]
Dec 2, 2014
Waxing and Waning
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Last night, I saw parts of old television programs starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. I do believe that a person has to have attained a certain number of years before he/she can remember Tennessee Ernie. The program last night showed the first Tennessee Ernie TV programs, in black and white. Yet, I remember being mesmerized by […]
