Sleeping Like a Bear

Image Source: Native American Indians
Child friendly site about Native Americans and members of the First Nations.

Well, not really sleeping…more like resting and regrouping. {When my daughter was younger and felt like she got a really good, restful night’s sleep she would say “I slept like a bear!”}  A couple of weeks ago I came down with a virus that most people first experience in their childhood.  Needless to say I was taken by surprise by the yucky and long-lasting symptoms. I’m all better now, but with the Holiday weekend, etc. I’ve fallen a bit behind with the household & such.

So, I’m going to continue my little break and get my ducks in a row…

…and return on July 18…. with my “day-cation” pics {finally!}, a couple of  yummy recipes, maybe even a project or possibly even a  how-to!

Hope you are getting some resting and duck-arranging done in your neck o’ the woods!

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Celebrate Freedom

Happy Independence Day!


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Is Your Husband or Father a Rich Man?

I
had the privilege of screening Courageous last week. This is the newest project to come from Sherwood Pictures, who also gave us Fireproof. Those I saw it with agreed it is their best yet! Enjoy this video clip from the movie...

In today's society it is such a tremendous blessing to have godly fathers and husbands...if you have either {or both} make sure you take the time this weekend to let them know how much you treasure their love and leadership!!

Courageous opens on September 30...mark your calendars now and plan to see this film! The fathers in this film are policemen, so the material would not be suitable for very young children. I pray this movie will start a powerful movement among men...but also women and families, to be all that God has called them to be!

*I'll post lots of pics from our Mini Adventure "Daycation" on Monday*


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Disclaimer: Community, church and ministry leaders are often given the opportunity to pre-screen "faith-based" movies at no cost so that they can help spread the word prior to the movie's release. I was able to screen Courageous for free...all opinions are completely my own.

Mini Adventure

Remember way back when {like 9 days ago} when I posted these little summer goals? My dear husband cracked me up this morning when he called it my “Summer Bucket List”. Well, the two of us are going to accomplish part of one of them today.  Darling daughter is still on her summer mission trip to South Dakota {coming home tomorrow – YIPPEE!!!!}, so her parentals decided on a little rural day trip.

Don’t know if we’ll see any bison or not, but we’re going to check out the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway and see what we can discover together.

I cringe every time I hear someone whine about how boring Kansas is scenically and otherwise.  It’s part of the world God created…and when He was finished He said that it was good.  That meant ALL of His creation!! Even when I am craving an ocean-side nap or a cool mountain breeze I still love this state of mine.  {And just in case you’ve never visited, not all of it is flat!}

I know we’ll have fun…’cause I’ll be with my very best friend ♥.  We’ll take pictures {maybe even video} and hopefully I’ll have a fun share post afterward.

Hope you are making something an adventure today!

 

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What I {Hope I} Did This Summer

{1} Sat on my front porch – a LOT!

{2} Drank lemonade and lots of iced tea {unsweetened for my health}

{3} Read at least 3 books I already owned, but hadn’t read yet

{4} Explored new territory with my husband and daughter {maybe even in our city/county, most likely in our state}

{5} Exercised 3-5 days a week

{6} Took a walk with my man at least once a week

{7} Read through the entire Bible & prayed daily

{8} Ate more fresh produce, whole grains & lean meat poultry & fish

{9} Ate less sugar, read meat & processed food

{10} Lost 20 pounds {see #2, #5, #6, #8 and #9 above}

{11} Made a new friend

{12} Walked along the Arkansas River in Downtown Wichita {haven’t done that since college, I think}

{13} Listened to lots of uplifting music

{14} Went the whole summer without a food allergy reaction

{15} Laughed until I cried

{16} Learned something new

{17} Kept my lawn & plants alive in the hot, dry Kansas summer

{18} Loved until I thought my heart would burst

{19} Cleaned out the basement

{20} Watched God do something amazing…then shared it with others!

Of course I know there will be a lot of other things I experience these next three months, maybe something wonderful I haven’t even imagined yet, but these are some good goals to work toward I think.

What are your summer plans?

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For Mothers…But Especially for Others

I pray that what I have to share today will provide encouragement to those who need it and understanding for those who may need to encourage someone you know and love some day.
With some comic relief at the end :)

Let me start by saying that I know this weekend’s holiday is a painful or bittersweet time for many.  Some of you don’t have your mothers here with you on earth anymore.  Others of you are grieving the loss of a child.  If either {or both} is the case, I pray that you know the peace that passes all understanding and that your Heavenly Father is there to wrap you in His loving arms of comfort.

Maybe your relationship with your mother has been strained, or even broken.  I can only imagine the hurt you are feeling, but my prayer is that hearts could soon be mended and relationships restored…Nothing, you see, is impossible with God. {Luke 1:37 MSG}. 

Some of you are feeling left out this weekend.  Lonely. Forgotten. Unloved.  I have been the woman who wanted desperately to become Mom to someone, or several someones. I have prayed the heart-wrenching prayers…only for God to answer “Wait.” “Wait some more.” then finally “Yes, but not the way you planned.”.  And some get the answer they never expected… “No.”  Maybe you’re a woman whom God has called to be single, or not to “legally parent”…and you’ve always been okay with that. Or maybe not so much.

I want to encourage you if you fit into this last category.  I know it is hard to see, or even imagine, when you are in the midst of the frustration and disappointment but God has an amazing, beautiful and wonderful plan for your life! Even, and maybe especially, if it’s not the plan you hoped for {notice my life verse & tagline for my blog – top of right side bar}.  In my case, God did decide to eventually make me a Mama. That’s part of the way He chose to heal that particular wound, but it didn’t heal immediately.  In fact it couldn’t heal until I did my part.

He showed me that reluctant acceptance of the road He chose for me was not enough. In order for healing to come I had to: 1} Believe that God loves me just as much as everyone else and that He really does want to give me the desires of my heart – even if His plan means He can’t; and 2} Surrender completely and joyfully to His good, acceptable and perfect will {Romans 12:2}…no matter what! Please take note that while He healed my wound…I will always have a scar.  It is my reminder to have compassion for others who must travel difficult paths. It is an altar stone laid in remembrance of a period of refining, where God revealed to me a portion of Himself. My trust and surrender were my act of worship.

" I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out-plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I'll listen. When you come looking for me, you'll find me. I'll make sure you won't be disappointed."

Jeremiah 29:11-14a MSG

He's got this sister! Believe it. Trust it.  Surrender. Be comforted.  God created women to “mother” – to nurture – and almost 100% of us do it on a regular basis, whether it’s our legal responsibility or not.  Be a spiritual mother, a mentor, a teacher, a listener, an encourager, a comforter…you were MADE for it!

Now check out Anita Renfroe {my personal hair model – a story for another time perhaps} in her latest hilarious video…and Happy Mothers AND Others Day!!

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A Movie to Inspire Faith and Courage

"SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, inspiring millions worldwide through the love of her family, her sheer determination, and her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid."

 Soul Surfer opens tomorrow all across the country! I had the opportunity to screen this movie and found it inspiring, encouraging and challenging.  The family's faith is central in this dramatic true story, but don't expect it to be overtly central to the movie.  It is definitely there, but not the focus of the film.  Christians need to remember that we cannot expect "faith-based" films to do our job for us.  They can open up a dialogue with those who don't share our faith...it's our job to get the conversation going!

Enjoy the trailer and plan an outing to see this movie {dramatic events that are the basis for this movie are too intense for little ones}.  I'm glad I did!




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Last Night’s Light Show

Thunderstorms.  It’s Kansas.  We’ve got ‘em.  Yesterday was kind of a crazy day for early April.  I think the temps approached 90 (F), pollen counts were sky high, and the wind b-l-e-w!  Conditions were pretty good for firing up some thunderstorms.  We got about 10 drops of rain in our neighborhood, but we had the opportunity to later witness what got going to our east.

 

My little 4-year-old point-and-shoot Sony still camera doesn’t quite do it justice…but it was AWESOME!  {My wannabe storm chaser daughter was frustrated she couldn’t get still shots.  I’ll have to help her learn that function on her camera.}  The wind was still gusting away, and the lightning display was almost nonstop.

You could sense the power in that piece of sky.  My mind wandered to just how powerful God is!!  This storm was just a tiny momentary morsel of all that He created…a mere glimpse into the might of His hands.  To me, this is what Fearing God is all about…realizing that NOTHING is too big, too difficult for Him to control – and that NOTHING is too small to matter.

Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens,
the earth with all that is in it.  ~Deuteronomy 10:14 ESV

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The Gift of Prayer

It's all about perspective, isn't it?  I have had quite a long absence from my little bloggie home...but I'm not going to get into the why right now, because when I look at my issues that seem so trying with a little perspective I realize how much others are going through at this Christmas time.  Some are battling life-threatening illness, some have lost children, spouses, friends or parents.  Some have been out of work this year (or longer).  Some are fighting for our freedom far from home...and some have never celebrated Christmas...or even heard the story of the little baby born in a stable, who grew to humble manhood, and chose to die so that you and I might live forever in paradise!!

Many of us love to give gifts any time of year...let's not forget to give a gift that you can give any time any place, it costs nothing (money-wise) except a little of your heart and time.  Who can you pray for today?  I'm sure you can think of someone, quite likely many "someones".  If you don't mind, pop on over and read what a young couple is going through as they seek to share their love and home with a precious little boy & pray for Tucker...



  If I'm not back before then...the most BLESSED of Beautiful Christmases to you!!

Optimizing October

I can’t even begin to tell you…no, really, if I start the floodgates will open and I’ll never be able to stop!  So, let me just say there’s a whole lot going on and God is doin’ a work!!  When life is abundant and full…and there’s a whole mess of stuff going on it can be very easy to lose your handle on the present.  You blink and a day, week, month or more has passed.  This final quarter of the calendar year is always the craziest, so I am making a concerted, prayerful effort to make the most of every day {good idea any time of year, no?}.

op·ti·mize [op-tuh-mahyz]  -mized, -miz·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to make as effective, *perfect, or useful as possible.
2. to make the best of.

"optimize." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 01 Oct. 2010.
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{*dangerous word, let's not go there}

Friday is the first day of our weekend {ministry life}, so I’m going to start by getting off the computer and teaming up with hubby & daughter to finish some messy projects.  The plan is to start sharing some of the results of these many projects – beginning with what is just below the picture above, which I’ll share on Monday. :)

There are 7 bloggers sharing 31 days of pretty great stuff in the month of October.  So, if you are looking for some inspiration & encouragement you should check them out.  Below are the 4 of them that I follow, so I’ll give them some free advertising. I’ve already read today’s posts and look forward to what they have to share:

{31 Days of Autumn Bliss} - http://theinspiredroom.net

{31 Days to More with Less} - http://beautyandbedlam.com

{31 Days of Grace} - http://www.chattingatthesky

{31 Days to a Less Messy Nest} - http://www.thenester.com/

Have a beautiful weekend!

The Muddlement of My Mind

One definition of muddle: verb -- to behave, proceed, or think in a confused or aimless fashion or with an air of improvisation.

Here’s the one I think I like better: verb -- Ceramics . to smooth (clay) by rubbing it on glass.

Summer seemed a bit crazy, but then September comes along and it’s like someone pressed the ZOOM button!  I have one of those brains that likes to run in overdrive most of the time anyway.  Even when my body is at rest, my mind prefers to multitask, dream, plan, organize, problem-solve. I don’t think I’ll every be able to re-program my brain (besides, God made it that way, He must have a purpose for it!) but I am working on how my attitude & body react to my hyperactive “noodle”.  So here’s a few of the different directions it’s been headed lately…

• A wonderful friend happened to mention she had some nice neutral furniture she needed to sell…which led to jumping into a redecorating project I have been longing for, but didn’t think would happen now!  I’ll update on that (with pics of course) when it’s complete, and maybe a project or two in the interim.
• I am leading a conference this weekend (it’s been 2 years since I’ve done that).  My topic is based on the belief many people hold that people don’t really change.  My argument is that the only one who doesn’t change is God (Malachi 3:6)…but because of our free will, our attitudes are always changing - for better or worse.  I had originally planned a different topic, but just felt Spirit-led to this one.  The crazy thing is I have spent many, many hours praying, reading, researching, learning and very few actually getting anything down on paper…and I haven’t been freaking out!! Hmmm…maybe His timing is not my timing (novel concept)? Don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine in 2 days when I leave town with my conference in hand :)
• What is your favorite mirror?  None of the ones hanging on my walls, or in my purse, or on my car windshield have been very kind to me lately.  But that’s okay, I’ve discovered that this one is my favorite…

This one tells me that I am marvelously made!  It reminds me that God knows me inside and out and that He sculpted me from nothing into SOMETHING!! (Psalm 139:14-15 The Message)

My favorite mirror even tells me that I am God’s masterpiece…and I can do good things He planned for me long ago!!! (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)

Which mirror are you believing and listening to??

• Have you ever heard that “no one can offend you without your permission”? Well, here’s a new one for you…I was tempted recently to let someone disappoint me.  First of all, people disappoint…that’s a given (Romans 3:23).  Secondly, I realized my opinion, or how I felt about the situation, really didn’t matter at all and I just needed to let it go!  Just 2 days ago ministry colleague Ken Lupton tweeted this…
  • Humility is not thinking too highly of yourself or too low of yourself; humility is not thinking of yourself at all.

This, of course, only scratches the surface…but it has been actually a peaceful crazy time and I choose to think that it has been a time of “smoothing” my feet of clay.

Probably won’t be another post until next week…so Have a Beautiful Week (even if it’s Crazy)!

The New Season of Life is Crazy Beautiful

Betcha thought I had quit blogging. No...it's just that the month-long break I had planned to take became 4 months!  I won't give you a long and boring recap of "What I Did Over the Summer Break", but the synopsis is: A few awesome things, a lot of annoying stuff (like 1 a few about 20 too many food allergy reactions), and not nearly enough fun and relaxation.  I plan to make up for that last part this Fall :)

One awesome thing - Youth Mission Trip to Manitoba in early July.  Here's a post-thunderstorm picture I took...

I know, right? I often wonder why we don't see fashion and decorating influenced by "sunset colors" more often, but I guess we could never translate it as well as the Creator!

Another different-but-awesome thing is that the hubster's title has changed.  He is still Associate Pastor, but his ministry focus has changed from "Youth & Christian Education" to "Discipling & Family Relations".  The students had a fun little "Not Going Away Party" for him and "prayed him out" as they traditionally do with the graduated seniors their last year at camp. It's a little bittersweet, as we'll miss working directly with students...but we are both excited about God calling us in a different direction in ministry and all of the opportunities and challenges that await.

Speaking of changes, what do you think of the blog's "new do"? I really liked the clean look previously, but just needed a little more spunk and color for awhile. I've still got a little work to do, but I'm enjoying it so far.

It's good to be back...I'll not stay away so long again.  Have a beautiful day!

The post I started 48 hours ago!

Psalms on Saturdays remind me of...

easy, breezy pre-teen weekends. colorado.  bedroom on the upper floor. windows open, curtains fluttering...

I used to love to just hang out in my room, which I remember as clean (and during this particular period it probably was), listening to music - quite possibly with my headphones -

maybe reading Tiger Beat or National Geographic's World magazine.  I'm not sure which records I was listening to, maybe a fuzzy-mulleted group from Scotland called the Bay City Rollers (S-A  T-U-R   D-A-Y  night!).

I was in no hurry.  I didn't have a cell phone or day planner.  I didn't have any pressing responsibilities, or real worries.  I could relax, look at the sunshine, feel the breeze, and enjoy just being...and isn't it funny how music helps us do that?

Post-Migraine-I-Can't-Remember-What-I-Was-Going-to-Post What If? Wednesday!!

Sad, but pretty true!  I had all kinds of things I was going to post about today...and I have (at least temporarily) forgotten most of them.  Oh well, I'm sure some of you wouldn't mind a shorter post any way, haha.

WHAT IF my Beautiful and COMPLETELY CRAZY sister decided to feature my little bloggy on her blog and encourage all her chums to stop by? Well, she DID and quite a few of them/you did and I have some great new followers! I have already visited many of your blogs (if you have them) and follow some, but am going to spend some time in the next week making sure I get everybody visited - we little bloggers can do that :)

WHAT IF Crystal Bowersox were not just FOAIA? (Full Of American Idol Awesomeness)??? Here is her performance from last night.  Even though she seems tired to me and wasn't perfect technically...it's still many kinds of great.  Lee is my other favorite - and there's just something deep down inside me that roots for Casey, but doesn't think he should win - weird.







WHAT IF I can get through this post without Internet Explorer encountering another error and needing to shut down? Sheesh!

WHAT IF coffee and chocolate were discovered to be the new miracle cure for all things allergy or migraine???

WHAT IF there were a new-ish nail polish that would be like all the coats in a professional manicure in one bottle??

Meet Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure! I either have to paint my nails or wear them completely cut off because I wash my hands alot throughout a day of just taking care of a household.

These are my actual nails in my Easter Week color of "I Pink I Can".  I used to do the whole Base Coat, 2 coats of Color, Top Coat thing every Saturday night and it would take me 30-45 minutes with another 90 minutes or so to make sure it dried completely.  This truly does all that in 2-3 coats from one bottle!  I've cut my weekly manicure time in half.

I have several colors now, including the "Right Said Red" you see in the bottle, which is currently on my toes. It contains a nail strengthener, too, and my nails have really grown!!  (In fact, I now have to file them so they don't get too long) My manicure lasts all week, too.

Girls just have to share the good Girl Stuff *wink*

Wow, how deep and meaningful this has been!  (Shaking my head at myself) I think I might be able to post this before I have another computer glitch, so...
Have a beautiful day!

Well, it's because I've been doing this...

I've been pretty quiet lately.  It's been for many reasons (some of which I'll share below), but I think one of the main reasons is that I've been having way too much fun being inspired by others to spend any time sharing my little somethings that might inspire you!  So here's a little random wrap-up of what's been going on:

♦ We backed up the computer over the weekend - just in case.  This old dinosaur of a desktop is gonna go some day, and the way it's been acting lately it could be sooner rather than later. I am very fond of my technology and when it does happen I just hope and pray we'll be able to find some way to replace it. :(

♦ Remember this?

The custom sign I designed at DaySpring to enter The Nester's giveaway...and then I won!

Well I changed the design a little bit and it arrived Saturday!!  It was packaged very nicely and wrapped in a pretty brown grosgrain ribbon with a congratulatory note inside.

Here it is in real life (sorry for the poor pics, I took them at night).  Notice the memory included on the back so I will remember how I came to possess this little lovely :) BTW, the beautiful canvas below my new sign is also from DaySpring and was a Christmas gift from my mama.

♦ My baby got her driver's license on Friday!

Okay, so she's not a baby any more (she'll be 18 in November).  She was in no huge hurry to learn how to drive and get her license...and her dear-old-dad and I had nooooo problem with that. She's not too fond of the pic, so I told her I'd keep it on the small side.

♦ I've been trying to take the time to enjoy this beautiful Spring!  I have especially loved this view out my kitchen window (dandelions and all).  You can't see the tippy-top of a pretty yellow forsythia right behind the valance tassel.

♦ I made this yummy Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake.  I got the recipe from Sno White at Finding Joy in My Kitchen.  It was made by her hubby, Frog Prince (don't ya just love the nicknames?) I recently discovered this blog -- she has tons of yummy recipes to share!  Oh, and this week she's sharing an Ice Cream Maker Giveaway!

♦ Chances are you know someone who has experienced infertility and/or adoption...or may have yourself.  If not, I'm sure some day you will.  It is so difficult to express the many varying feelings one goes through.  Well, Amy at Our Journey Together shared a poem recently that illustrates a tiny piece of it beautifully!  This is a quick MUST READ!

♦ God is incredibly good!  I've been taking some extra time to read more of His word, to learn more about how I can be a better Christ Follower, and doing some research & reading so I can encourage others to do the same.  He's got some changes in store in the coming months in our ministry and I wait anxiously to see where He challenges us to go and who He challenges us to be!

If you've made it this far, thanks for following the randomness (and exclamation ! points). Have a beautiful day!

A Different What If? and a Meditation

I am suffering from a terrible case of Glue Ear (which I have decided stands for Good Luck Unplugging (it) Ever!) so my creative juices have just not been themselves this week.  So, What If I take a little detour this Wednesday to share a tiny bit about me & my peeps? (Especially since I have a couple of new readers to which I am not related, ha ha.)

First thing you should know is I am NOT photogenic...

Sometimes I think the photos that look the most "like me" are the goofy ones like this one my niece took at Thanksgiving

...so, I don't know how many pictures I'll post that have me in them.

Second, apparently my husband, daughter and I never stay still in the same place long enough for anyone to take pictures of us together (or if they do, either they don't turn out well or the family photogs don't share them with us, haha).  So, here are pictures of us the same day, at the same cousin's wedding that hubby officiated...but just not taken together.  Hubby (Brad) & Me...and Beautiful Bailey

And Third, Here's the one who is really in charge of our house.  His name is Riley. He is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi (aka Clown Dog) and he lets us live with him and spoil him...

Lastly, here is a scripture and thought I have been meditating on today.  I've been thinking maybe we love God with our hearts and souls, but forget to guard and love Him with our minds sometimes.  What do you think?

Matthew 22:36-39 (New International Version)

36"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

Praying for Ivey and her family today, will you join me?
Have a beautiful day!

It's Mid-March - How are you doing on your Revolutions?

No, that is not a typo, I meant revolutions.  The beginning of a new year, whether it's a calendar year, school year or fiscal year, represents a clean slate.  Therefore, its natural for us to want to set new goals, to dream about what the future might hold for us.  I don't think New Year's resolutions are necessarily a bad thing, but the problem is that resolutions are all about intent.  We all know which road is paved with "good intentions", right?  Sometimes you just have to be about doing the thing....



...so, I'm staging a few revolutions in my life and it begins today!  I've had kind of a rough fall and winter (frankly, I've been in a bit of a funk for about the last year).  Too many little illnesses & health problems, putting on too much weight, financial struggles - lots of small things can distract us, cloud our focus, dilute our effectiveness.  Well, this girl has had enough! It's time to detox, declutter, define & design.  Here are a few of the revolutions I'm starting today:

1. Health Revolution - That's right, I said "detox".  Too much junk, too many Girl Scout Cookies, too many germs and my annoying food allergy have gotten the better of me.  Today I'm starting a few days of a detox diet which I hope will leave me feeling less swollen, more energized and ready to get back to regular exercise and a healthier weight & immune system. I l♥ve to cook and need to get back to enjoying it, which will also benefit my family.
2. Closet Revolution - I actually clean out my closet at least a couple of times a year...but I've been putting it off lately because this time it's gonna be BRUTAL!  One of the things I really need to do is to purge the polyester. For some reason my body is very prone to static cling, even when I keep a good humidity in my room/closet.  Synthetic fabrics that "energize" easily completely drive me bonkers.  I know they are less expensive and launder easier, etc. but I'm just going to have to sacrifice quantity for quality.
3. Creative Revolution - I love to be creative in decorating my home and creating a warm & cozy environment for my family.  Whether its repurposing objects, creating vignettes & tablescapes, or celebrating the seasons indoors through decorating (I haven't done a thing since Christmas) - these activities are a creative outlet for me that I have severely neglected in the last year.  For me it is both fulfilling and relaxing.  I'll post some pictures when I do something brilliant, ha ha.

There are a few more, but you don't need all the details.  I'd love to hear about other Revolutions going on out there, too, so feel free to comment & share!

P.S. My sister Lynnette is starting a Simplifying project with her blog chums today...one of my revolutions will fit right in. Go on over & read her post & join in if you have some simplifying to do!



Have a beautiful day!

Love, Hate & Chocolate - What If? Wednesday

It's time for another What If? Wednesday, so here we go...no order, rhyme or reason, I'm all over the place! :)

WHAT IF chocolate lowered your cholesterol???





WHAT IF you could no longer eat, drink or speak? Like movie critic Roger Ebert, amazing story! (You caught me, I watched Oprah for a few minutes last night)

WHAT IF we spent less time "hatin' on" celebrities & reality tv personalities?

WHAT IF we spent more time "lovin' on" people we actually know??

WHAT IF Olympic Snowboarder Shaun White (aka the Flying Tomato) was on Dancing with the Stars?  He could put down an isane double McTwist 1260, it would be tight!...Huh?

WHAT IF you could actually convince a teenager they really will use algebra in real life?

WHAT IF you are over 30 and you could actually convince a teenager of anything?

WHAT IF we made a BIG deal out of God EVERY DAY??????????

WHAT IF every color made you look skinny? I'm just sayin...

WHAT IF we all really do have a "Hillbilly Bone" down deep inside? Can't get this catchy song out of my head!

Don't forget to allow yourself to ask "what if?"...Have a beautiful day!