Advent lessons … Low clearance
Last week, the advent of December brought with it the advent of snow! A lot of snow. Our driveway was buried in deep snow. The roads of our neighborhood were buried in deep snow. But last week also…
Restless Ocean
My family had the wonderful opportunity to go to the coast for Thanksgiving. The ocean is so restless! From the moment we arrived waves were ceaselessly crashing on the shore … restless … restless … restless. The tide…
Gratitude Challenge: A person in your past you are grateful for
Think of a person who made a positive difference in your life. What qualities does that person have that you would like to develop? When hubby and I first moved to Seattle in 2000 we knew no one. …
Gratitude: A challenging experience that made you strong
When it comes to challenging experiences in our lives, they tend to be deeply personal … and they tend to be painful. This past week my family was able to go to the coast for Thanksgiving. The first…
Gratitude Challenge: 2 everyday things you are grateful for
It is a lot of work to keep a fire going in order to heat the house. I can’t imagine having to keep a fire going in order to heat the water we use. I now find myself…
Gratitude Challenge: What made you smile today?
Each morning I drag myself out of bed and head to the kitchen to fix breakfast for hubby and myself. And each morning, one of the first things I do is open my tea cupboard … to be…
What are you most grateful for in your daily life?
Today’s Gratitude Challenge: What you are most grateful for in your daily life? Glass fireplace doors … to keep the smoke out of the house. I’ve mentioned this before, but when you are using a wood-burning fireplace to…
Something in nature you are grateful for (part 2)
Recently I came across these tiny mushrooms (in today's background photo) growing in the forest … and my immediate “blink” reaction was that they looked like barnacles. When I was in college, I heard a pastor preach about…
Gratitude: Something in nature you are grateful for
Out my kitchen window this morning the sun is just starting to come up. It’s going to be a pretty sunrise this morning. A swath of clouds stretches across the sky … perfect for catching the colors of…
Gratitude Challenge: 3 things you love about your family
It’s static-shock weather. Each evening whenever I get up from the couch and go over to turn off the light, I brace myself for the inevitable static shock! I know it’s coming … and it’s never pleasant. In…