tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35918944261001499582011-05-10T12:40:21.835-04:00Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11943787563074930543noreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591894426100149958.post-20363064156602650212009-05-26T18:01:00.002-04:002009-05-26T18:04:07.571-04:00

I have a craft project that makes me look forward to August.My husband's school year is a-l-m-o-s-t over. (Ever been to a track meet where kids crossing the line lean over to make their time a tiny bit faster? That's how I feel...the end can't come fast enough!)I have excellent reason for confirmed hope in my professional life. Take that, YouWhoSmearedMyReputation!!

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made a casseroledid lots of dishesvacuumedspiffed up two tablescapesde-clutteredwoo-hoo!

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half and halfred bell peppermilkcheesebutterspaghetti saucecorn muffin mixground beefparmesangarlic toastpizzaschili beanschili seasoning

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These are all true statements.The words 'left' and 'right' confuse me, but I am very, very good at directions and navigating. It's called "Left-Right Dyslexia" and, no, you're not going to be able to teach me any mnemonics that will help me remember. The best ways to communicate directions with me are (A) pointing, (B) drawing arrows on your written directions, (C) show me on a map or draw a map

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I have planned my menu for this week. AND written the grocery list.Monday: Leftover Roast, rice, green saladTuesday: pizza and saladWednesday: Chili and Fritos, cornThursday: Grilled Cheese and (leftover) tomato soupFriday-Sunday: out of townShopping list:pizzacheesered bell peppercreamy pbpork chopschili beanscanned tomatoeschili seasoning

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A few months ago, I listened to my entire music collection to find the songs that made me the happiest and most energetic. I compiled them all into 4 mix CDs: The Housecleaning Mixes Vol. I-IV.I'm listening to Volume 1 right now:"I Need Thee Every Hour" by Randall Goodgame"Angel" by Lionel Ritchie"Stomp" by Kirk Franklin"God of Nations" by The Newsboys"Take a Chance on Me" by ABBA"Klockar

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1. Do Devotions2. Vacuum3. (Sweep and) Mop4. Spend at least 30 minutes redding up5. Think about dinner and get it goin'6. Labor on my Unit Plan some more

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You Need Some Black in Your LifeBlack will make you feel powerful, in control, and not bound to what other people think of you.And with a little black, you will project a aura of mystery, rebellion, and dominance.If you want people to respect you, you've got to get a little black in your life!For extra punch: Combine black with orange or redThe downside of black: People won't be able to "read"

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I have a job! It doesn't stink! It's a good job!

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I am employed again. I'm headed off to orientation at a local children's museum.Yay!

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You Are the StorytellerYou have a way with words, and you love hearing yourself talk.You are at your best when you have an audience, and you can carry on a conversation with anyone.You are light hearted and fun - a natural entertainer. It's a side of you that you can't really turn off.You thrive on attention (perhaps a little too much), and you love applause.When you allow yourself to be serious,

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You Have A Type B PersonalityYou're as laid back as they come... Your baseline mood is calm and level headedCreativity and philosophy are your forteLike a natural sedative, you have a soothing effect on peopleFriends and family often turn to you first with their problemsYou have the personality to be a spiritual or psychological guruDo You Have a Type A Personality?

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The rain is pouring down outside. I had a nap. And I read in bed.

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Never in my life: have I eaten shrimp. I'm sorry, but when you can see the entire animal (head to crawly wiggly little toes), it's not appealing.When I was five: we moved. My parents still live in that house. If I ever lose my eyesight in a tragic accident, I would have to move to that house, because I know it so well.High school was: four years.I will never forget: the view of the lane from

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Husband just called. His first day of school is going well!

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Breakfast of fried eggs with salt and pepper. The yolks a little runny, the toast perfectly toasted. And taste buds.

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Dark skies and quiet but insistent thunder. The storm is far away from me, and I am in my safe, safe home.

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Seeing the golden, beautiful moon's moonpath on the lake in the delightful dusky evening light.

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The full moon rising over the lake, all golden and beautiful.

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The sure knowledge that God is sovereign and ordains every event to bring the most possible glory to himself and the most possible goodness to us.

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They seat you at the end of the conference table and seat themselves at the far other end.They tell you that "you need to get to know their students, not just their statistics."When you ask them what their challenges are as administrators, they say "the majority of [our] problem is teachers that come in with low expectations..."They read your resume and say, "Do you have any public school

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I've read a lot of these around the last few weeks. Here's my own contribution:I have really bad gross motor skills. I trip over nothing (often). I'm terrible at learning sports. And it took me a long time to figure out that I'm just not skilled in the gross-motor-skills department. I am, however, very skilled in the fine motor skills. I can sew, crochet, embroider, scrapbook, draw, sketch, and

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Whew! It's been a rip-roaring week! It's been a rip-roaring fortnight! It's been a rip-roaring month! Sorry about the Thankful Thursday lag...but here's a new edition:Jesus and his grace...when I'm feeling happy and when I'm feeling blueMy family who misses me, calls me, prays for me, and loves my husbandMy husband (we have been celebrating his birthday all month long!)My church familyChurch

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Study. My final is Monday afternoon.Do devotions.Relax.Maybe write a proper blog post.Be at work at 4. I'm there till 11. (Ick.)While at work, remember the following:Remember this verse: O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells. Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands

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Cinnamon in coffee. Some of you may think it's practically a mortal sin to ruin perfectly good coffee with cinnamon. But, since income has been sparse these last few months, I haven't been able to get myself to buy coffee of higher quality (with great quality comes great price point!) than the Store Brand. And I shop (usually) at the W-mart. So: three cups today! Cinnamon in coffee is delicious

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The dogwoods are starting to bloom; at lower elevations they're in full swing, and at higher elevations they're still working up to it. Delightful.

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The truth and faithfulness of the Word of God. The Bible is always true, and the more I learn about it and about everything, the truer it grows. All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. --2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV

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I'm taking a rest.

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That particular shade of green of new leaves on trees in springtime.Photo Credit: Andrey's Photoblog (I googled it).

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My church family. They really are like a family for me. My own family is so far away, and it's nice to have people in the here and now to share life with.

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My sewing machine and the fun of seeing a project come together.

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Plenty of clean drinking water.

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Cold medicine to treat the symptoms. It makes the cough easier and eases the cough-induced headache.

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That I have such a nice husband. He's a truly kind man. What Grandma said the first weekend she met him sums it up: "I don't know how you could do any better."That was 3+ years ago, and I'm still amazed that such a nice fellow is my husband.

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Rain. You know the sound of raindrops on the roof, but have you ever stopped to listen to it on the pavement, on the grass, on a wet parking lot?When I lived in Hawaii, it rained a lot. I loved the rain when I was at the beach, and swimming in the rain was delightful. Think of the sound of the raindrops on the water as you're swimming.

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What time did you get up this morning? 9:00, then out of bed at 9:45.Diamonds or pearls? Pearls. Their luster and humble sheen is lovely.Last movie you saw in the theater? I do not remember!What is your favorite TV show? Haven't watched tv in a long time. TV show I miss the most: Jeopardy! Alex would tell me fun facts while I cooked dinner. Miss you, Alex!What did you eat for Breakfast?

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As always: that I'm savedFor cold medicine and that it really makes me feel betterFor telephones. I can call you if I'm lonely!For voicemail. You can leave me a message if I'm not instantly availableFor my husband. You know what he did this morning? He made my coffee, poured me an extra glass of OJ for my medicine, packed a lunch in case I wanted to each lunch away from home, and looked after me.

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Confusing its and it's.Confusing there, their, and they're.Confusing loose and lose.Confusing accept and except.Using apostrophes to pluralize (see the footnote for an example of improper apostrophe usage). (Apostrophes are not like confetti, as in "the more the better;" there are actual rules about when to use them.)Now, I'm a Grammar Legalist. I freely admit it. Grammatical precision comes

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Jesus freely took on the curse of being hung on a tree, freely gave himself over to death (the just punishment for sinful living) even though he did not commit any sins ever, but was not conquered by death! He rose again...death was undone. What a miracle. What a delight! What a surprise! It's amazing every time I stop and think about it.We don't celebrate Easter at my church with a big annual

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SisterinLaw A is coming up for the weekend againSpending time figuring out a good and organized meal plan makes weekend cooking easier and less stressfulCoffeeTeaGo see this whole post over on my main blog!

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In my quest to become a better homemaker (and believe me, I have nowhere to go but up), I'm trying to compose a list of Chores I Must Do Everyday, and Chores I Ought to do Everyday but Thankfully the House Won't Implode if I Don't:::Chores I Must Do Everyday Before I Go to Bed::Wash DishesWipe Down Kitchen SinksWipe Down All Countertops and StovetopPut Clutter in Living Room AwayStraighten Couch

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...I'll have to 'review' them...someday. Right now it's nearly eleven pm!The Golden Compass by Philip PullmanThe Subtle Knife by Philip PullmanThe Amber Spyglass by Philip PullmanThe Waitress3:10 to YumaWhale RiderThe Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa GregoryThe Last Mimzy

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I'm getting better at this housewife/homemaker thing. I'm getting more purposeful about chores and planning ahead and getting ready for busy times.My favorite seasons are spring and fall. Right now, it's spring.I like the occasional foggy day. Something about the trees being hidden and coming slowly into view as you walk up to them is bewitching. Also, sounds are muted which adds to the

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See what I hunted for this weekend...and see some notes at the bottom:Milk (A)eggs-4 doz (14.1 cents each @ A, 16.4 cents each @ W)green bell (2.49/3 @ A...83 cents each; 82 cents each @ W)butter-2croissants-2Sprite-1 canyeast-Ccarrotsbag o'chickenbroccoligreen beansred bellcocktail wienies (3.67/14 oz...26.2 cents/oz)bfast sausageundershirts for I? (tied to finding tshirt squares)bagelshash

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Salvation.Who:I was saved. Me.Why:Because Jesus loves me. (Not because of anything else...like beauty, brains, brawn, personality, stature, birth order, ethnicity, natural ability...nope. Just because Jesus loves me.)*How:By faith in Jesus Christ alone.From:1. From eternal judgement in hell. 2. From a life lived in the dungeon of self-service. 3. From a life wasted on the emptiness of folly.For:1

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When I was in college, my English professors commisserated with me about the challenge of writing a first paragraph, a first sentence, or a first page. It's hard! Now I am writing a first post and I think it's going to flop, but there has to be a first, right? (The college professors advised me to start writing in the middle, as in Write the middle of the plot, Write the middle of the essay,

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