Marriage Gardening

This little plaque hangs on our kitchen wall right next to our stove. It’s in a prominent place so it can serve as a frequent (and much needed!) reminder. Although being happy is not usually an issue for me, one of the things that can threaten my usual happy attitude is the weather. Plain and simple, I don’t like cold { read more… }

The Buck Stops Here

Ever heard that before? I couldn’t find the exact origin of that popular saying, but I did find some rather interesting trivia. According to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, President Truman had this sign on his desk throughout his presidency. And, it wasn’t just a desk decoration. On more than one occasion President Truman actually referred to the sign { read more… }

Be Careful What You Pray For

It was December 17, 2011. A cool, crisp Saturday night. And I found myself utterly transfixed. Sitting speechless. Tears streaming down my cheeks. A baby changes everything. No, I hadn’t just discovered I was pregnant, or worse yet… okay, let’s don’t even go there. We’ll leave that thought completely untyped. No, I was sitting in the Santa Fe Hall at { read more… }