Roundup

Posted by on Dec 31, 2009 in dish | 0 comments Closing the book on 2009–it’s been a good year. Interesting. Weird. Frustrating. You know, the usual. I did manage to read 135 books (some re-reads, but mostly new titles). I’m finally unstuck with the current WIP, and even though it’s moving more slowly than I’d like, it’s moving. We took a family trip to Washington, DC (awesome!), rode/survived the train,...
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Merry Christmas

Posted by on Dec 25, 2009 in dish | 0 comments It came upon the midnight clear,That glorious song of old,From angels bending near the earth,To touch their harps of gold:”Peace on the earth, goodwill to men,From heaven’s all-gracious King.”The world in solemn stillness lay,To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come,With peaceful wings unfurled,And still their heavenly music floatsO’er all the...
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Into the Wild

Posted by on Dec 10, 2009 in dish | 1 comment I’m playing hooky today and tomorrow for one of my own personal children…Frack and the fifth grade class are having their class campout. This means mimi is in for a decidedly unglamorous overnight trip. No makeup, layers, and Lord knows what else. Of course, it’s raining–Murphy’s Law lurches into effect whenever a momentous occasion such as this one presents itself....
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Overflowing With Blessings

Posted by on Nov 26, 2009 in dish | 0 comments CornucopiaEtymology: Late Latin, from Latin cornu copiae “horn of plenty”This year, like every year, I have so much to be thankful for. This year, like every year, I get so busy worrying about what’s wrong, I forget to be truly grateful for all that’s right. Here are some things I’m thankful for today:A family who sticks together, even when we get on each...
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New Beginnings

Posted by on Nov 22, 2009 in dish | 0 comments Today, our new senior pastor preached his first sermon. I had a feeling, since he’s from SC originally, he’d remind me of my father. He did! Listening to that voice wasn’t a stretch. He’s a good speaker, avuncular, I think he’ll make some people happy.Of course, since it was his first day, we had a pretty full house at the services. That’s good…and yet,...
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