I opened my back door and there between the door and the screened storm door was a gift, in the package, with a note that read: “Just Because… Sharon” That was back when I was a single teacher and coach living on a really tight budget. I had been chosen, along with another coach, aContinue reading “Just Because…”
Category Archives: Relationships
Who’s Your Rock?
Is the “rock” in your life a sister, coworker, friend, spouse, neighbor, child, or maybe your faith? Who do turn to when you need good aDviCe or words of CoMfoRt? Are YOU a rock for someone? Having a rock (or two!) makes life EASIER. My “rock” is someone that loves ME unconditionally, AccEpTs my faults andContinue reading “Who’s Your Rock?”
Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju”
On Friday, June 3rd, Lara and I took a road trip from our home in rural southeast Kansas to Kansas City about 2 hours away. The purpose: Shop at “GoOd Ju Ju” an antique shop in downtown Kansas City. I was specifically looking for a table for my back porch. Come along on our journey and see what IContinue reading “Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju””
Meet Walter
LiFe LeSsOnS can come from many sources. Meet WaLtEr. This is our 11-year old ChOcOLatE lab. When I got married he was part of the deal. At first I wasn’t real thrilled with this bundle of energy. He was not yet two-years old, a male (obviously), and came from a line of field champions. Since thatContinue reading “Meet Walter”
$35 Well Spent
My daughter LOVES StarFall! Starfall.com is a FREE website that teaches children how to read and write. When I first heard about Starfall my daughter was 2 ½ years old. After introducing Starfall to her she quickly learned her alphabet and letter sounds. This website is so FuN and EnGaginG that children don’t realize theyContinue reading “$35 Well Spent”
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM THE SUEDE SOFA!!
Lara and I just want to say HaPpY MoThEr’S DaY to all you moms out there! EnJoY!! ~Robynn
Convenient Memories
Are there MOMENTS in your life that you wish you could remember better? So many great things happen in our lives but often get forgotten due to the inconvenience of writing it all down. After my first daughter was born I wanted to cAptUre every second of her growth but always waited until I hadContinue reading “Convenient Memories”
Mr. Apple and Mrs. Orange
Mrs. Orange and Mr. Apple L O V E each other. They make a good couple for numerous reasons. Mrs. Orange appreciates that fact that Mr. Apple puts up with her never-ending eMoTioNs, supports her in wanting to try new things and listens to her even when she’s talking in circles. Mr. Apple loves Mrs.Continue reading “Mr. Apple and Mrs. Orange”
May Day Tradition
May Day is just around the corner. Do you do anything SpeCiaL to celebrate May Day? For as long as I can remember my mom and dad have had their own May Day tRadiTion. Each spring morning on the first day of May, my dad hand delivers a freshly picked wildflower to my mom. Can’tContinue reading “May Day Tradition”
Compliment Etiquette
How do you respond when someone gives you a compliment? Do you shrug your shoulders, shake your head, start laughing, or just deny that the compliment is true? Have you ever given someone a compliment who responded in this way? How did it make you feel? When I was a camp counselor in college, peopleContinue reading “Compliment Etiquette”
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