I had a whole list of excuses as to why I had not made time to update my blog, but as I was re-reading them, a saying that I use quite often came to my mind. . . . “Excuses are for losers.” I am always saying this to my children to try and direct [...]
Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category
Yes, I’m still alive
Posted in Family, Miscellaneous on October 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meeting Friends
Posted in Friends, Miscellaneous on July 13, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Kim from Life in a Shoe was in town for a birthday party/reunion, and I was able to finally meet up with her for coffee in Branson! We had a lovely couple of hours with another girl from the area who is thinking of starting her own blog, right Carey? Any way, for those of [...]
Blogging Hiatus
Posted in Family, Home School, Miscellaneous on March 4, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I cannot believe it has been 70 days since I’ve posted. So much as happened! We’ve been extremely busy these past few months! Here are just a few things that have happened. . . . .
My son finally got his braces off and is now keeping up with retainers and brushing his “slick” teeth about [...]
Updating my Blog
Posted in Home School, Miscellaneous on August 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Ho hum, I’ve been reprimanded, and told to update my blog. So without further ado, here goes. . . . . . .
Ok, now what? I’ve been getting ready for school what seems like continually for the past 2-3 weeks, so all my mind can think about is Math, Science, Grammar. . . nothing much [...]
Thoughts for Thursday
Posted in Miscellaneous on May 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
>>Josh Billings
Quote taken from Dave Ramsey Priceless Straight-Shooting, No-Frills Financial Wisdom
Graphic from art.com
Thoughts for Thursdays
Posted in Miscellaneous on May 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A small trouble is like a pebble.
Hold it too close to your eye
and it fills the whole world and puts everything out of focus.
Hold it at a proper viewing distance
and it can be examined and properly classified.
Throw it at your feet
and it can be seen in its true setting,
just one more tiny bump on [...]
A Blog Award
Posted in Miscellaneous on May 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Christy has awarded my with my first blog award. All I have to do is pass it on to ten people! Thanks Christy! I would have reciprocated, but I didn’t think I was supposed to!
Here is my list!
A Call to Higher Places
Uplifted Eyes
Life in a Shoe
By Grace Alone
The Sparrow’s Nest
The Way We See It
Challies.Com
Biblical Womanhood
South [...]
Thoughts for Thursday
Posted in Miscellaneous on May 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Remember the tea kettle. Though up to its neck in hot water, it continues to sing.
graphics from art.com
quote from Dave Ramsey’s book Pricele$$ Straight-Shooting, No-Frills Financial Wisdom
I’ve Been Tagged
Posted in Miscellaneous on January 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Christy tagged me, so you are about to learn four things about me in several categories.
Four jobs I’ve had
Cashier at a grocery store
Real Estate Loan Processor
Office work/medical assistant at Orthopaedic office
Office Manager at Real Estate Development Company
Four movies I would watch over and over
Fiddler on the Roof
The Sound of Music
Facing the Giants
It’s a Wonderful Life
Four [...]
On-line Quizes
Posted in Miscellaneous on November 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here are a couple of quizzes I found on-line. See how you fare! My scores is listed below for the Bible quiz (not to brag!), I’m not sure I’m ready to release the score to my presidential pick yet.
http://www.gotoquiz.com/ultimate_bible_quiz
http://www.gotoquiz.com/candidates/2008-quiz.html
You know the Bible 100%! Wow! You are awesome! You are a true Biblical scholar, not just a hearer [...]
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