2 = 4 6 = 12 4 = 8 Bear with me… 3 = 6 3 = 5 12 = 24 8 = 16 15 = 20 At what point, do we just say, “12 rolls. There are 12 rolls of paper towels in this package.”? Hours of cleaning = dirty house Hundreds of dollars … Continue reading Paper Towel “Roles”
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and … Continue reading Surrender
Tonight I found myself wandering barefoot from chair to chair in my church taking photos of worship during a rehearsal. While zooming in on Miss Jan’s hands on the keyboard, I noticed I was standing on wet carpet. I immediately assumed there was a leak before quickly remembering that this was where my girls, and … Continue reading Faith and Nothing Else
My preference is red mulch. I say this as if I know something about gardening. I don’t, but I think red mulch is prettier than black mulch and because my outdoor flowers are often dead, my mulch color matters to me. If you know nothing about gardening, Webster says mulch is “a material (such as … Continue reading Linger in His Presence
Brooke: Kyler! It’s Brooke. Are you awake? Kyler: Yes I am! Brooke: Any chance you are free for a bit this morning and could take me to my dad’s in Weatherford? Kyle is in Chickasha, my dad has carpet layers coming, my van is leaking oil, the oil place is closed, I realized I have … Continue reading You’re Not My Cousin!
Today I moved my entire home desk setup from my window-filled music room into my living room right in front of the fireplace. Three days of either negative temperatures or single digits I decided I no longer wanted to be cold. After carrying wood inside, lugging a desk across the house, and moving every piece … Continue reading Thought I’d Catch My Hair on Fire
My kids visited others for two days. Kyle and I went out to eat, to church, on a hike, and worked in between. By the end of the night we got a taste of the boredom that must come with being an empty nester. We sat on our bed and played, make the noise of … Continue reading Best Serial Killer Face (Wonder what this title does to my SEO and audience?)
The fire was blazing in the fireplace. The lamps were lamping. The socks were on my feet and I was cozied up in my oversized chair ready to write when I realized DNS records are my enemy, Convert Kit (now “Kit”) hates me, and Everly was insistent that she wanted tiny braids all over her … Continue reading Clutter Purge and the SMOS/US Ban
For those who have ever read my year recaps/list of to-dos; here’s the recap of those from 2024 before my 2025 list comes out in a few days. 1. 2023 and 2024; become a fan of hot tea. I’m giving this one up. It will never happen. 2. Take a pottery class. Negative, but I … Continue reading Donesy, Check, and This Will Never Happen – Recapping 2024
The warmth of my covers engulfs me as I hear the first chirps of morning. The gentle sun peaks in through my window as I roll over and snuggle up to Kyle, tucking my toes under his warm legs. The sounding alarm starts gently and grows into a roar. Hopping up and gliding down the … Continue reading Romanticize It All
