tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364000082024-03-07T03:46:36.348-06:00GLIMPSES OF GRACEWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.comBlogger1035125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-46500980261467192212012-12-10T07:24:00.001-06:002012-12-10T07:24:14.873-06:00preacher's got a brand new blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mornin', chickadees!<br />
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The new fledgling blog is born: <a href="http://glimpsinggrace.wordpress.com/">http://glimpsinggrace.wordpress.com</a><br />
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She is a work in progress, but will allow me to continue posting pictures (which Blogger will not unless I pay.) This blog will, of course, remain here, because it gives such a window into my life in the past five years. <br />
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I invite you to come on over, sit down with some coffee and meet my new friendly blog. I think you're going to love each other.<br />
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Peace,<br />
WhitneyWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-88943019352254367652012-12-09T19:40:00.000-06:002012-12-09T19:40:05.073-06:00Bear with me, y'all...I know it's been FOREVER since I've posted. I have tons of fun pictures/stories from being home at Thanksgiving I was going to share, but Blogger says I've reached my photo limit. Bah humbug! I'm working on a new blogsite so I can keep my pictures a-comin'. I'll share it with y'all soon.<br />
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Peace,<br />
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-The warm comfort of a fresh-from-the-dryer cardigan.</div>
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-Looking everywhere for my fluffy dog and discovering that he had curled up in the sleeping bag I had out to pack for this weekend's youth retreat. I think he'd like to be a stowaway.</div>
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-A long chat with a good friend that got us all caught up on life and theology. I have such wonderful friends.</div>
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-A delightful day spent running errands around Raleigh with a couple of friends. The target stop and Mexican food for lunch were especially enjoyable. <br />
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-A tree so bright with fall colors, it almost looked on fire. Have I said I love this time of year??<br />
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-Tripping over my tongue during communion and having everyone laugh (including me) making it feel more like a usual family dinner, which of course it should.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-58302973061340555842012-11-08T15:37:00.000-06:002012-11-08T15:37:20.851-06:00a little warmth goes a long way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-Uplifting graffiti on a bus stop in a nearby trailer park.<br />
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-A little girl wearing a crown with joy. She made me think of my nieces.<br />
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-Going from a frosty morning into the warmth of my house. I'm so grateful that I have a warm place to live, so many do not.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-49661143445096600722012-11-07T07:06:00.001-06:002012-11-07T13:12:49.864-06:00just divine, darlin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-An entire day spent at home, preparing keynote talks for a presbytery retreat and relaxing after working all weekend. I can't remember the last time I was home all day. It was heavenly. (I voted early, by the way.)<br />
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-Hearing from someone wishing to join the church.<br />
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-A new creative endeavor: I am now a weekly food columnist for the Sanford Herald, the local paper in a neighboring town. Each week I get to share favorite recipes. What fun this is!<br />
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-Going to hear a little bluegrass at a charming local place and feeling brave for going solo when friends couldn't make it. It turns out that the man who works there remembers me and said, "We haven't seen you here in too long! I was going to have to send a search party after you." How nice to be remembered. <br />
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-Cheery bright morning sunlight shining through the windows. Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-83760473855578441742012-11-02T20:50:00.000-05:002012-11-02T20:54:01.399-05:00my favorite time of year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I made the most of my usual days off (Friday and Saturday) by heading to Wilmington to hang out with my buddy Kevin and enjoy sand between my toes and great music in my ears. It was such a relaxing time. </div>
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The gig was at a wonderful outdoor venue and we heard the Tedeschi Truck Band. Strange name, phenomenal folksy, bluesy music. They've won a Grammy, by the way!<br />
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The beach was delightful.<br />
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Hayden tagged along and got completely sandy but loved breathing in that salty air. He was a bit befuddled walking in the waves, though.<br />
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Downtown Wilmington is a charming place with Saturday markets...<br />
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...and a boat-lined boardwalk.<br />
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These fellas actually look happy next to each other! :)<br />
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This was a pub connected to an old laundromat, in which people had written amusing reasons for the washers to be out of order. I believe this machine was out of order because of "rickets and communism." Ha!<br />
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I love me some old buildings.<br />
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And old bugs.<br />
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And walls with my name on them!<br />
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And art deco! It was a lovely time.<br />
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Hayden was tuckered out and glad to be in his suitcase bed when we got home.<br />
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I enjoyed drinking my coffee out of the sea-shaded pottery mug I picked up at the Cotton Exchange in Wilmington.<br />
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This was just a usual Wednesday afternoon in nearby Sanford, made sublime by the play of light through fall trees.<br />
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Last week, a few lovely ladies from church invited me to go visit the pottery shops in Seagrove. What fun! I can't post pictures of all my treasures there because, well, Santa was busy. Don't want to spoil the fun. It was a chilly, dreary day but each shop offered creative takes on traditional North Carolina pottery. The weather and pottery both reminded me of Ireland.</div>
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This shop looked like something out of a fairy tale. They had beautiful French-inspired things, and best of all...<br />
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...a warm fire!<br />
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Here was a delightful moment spent enjoying yummy homemade chocolate chip cookies and tea. Speaking of yummy, I've been cooking <i>lots</i> lately, y'all.<br />
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One of my pottery finds was an adorable little blue baking dish, made especially to bake Brie in. I had a couple of elders from church over to work on our manual of operations, and we made it a delicious evening with this puff pastry-wrapped Brie. I even let the leaves outside inspire me to decorate it a bit.<br />
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The next night brought more entertaining at home: for Halloween! I invited my friends Gina and Ali over to eat yummy food, pass out candy to trick-or-treaters (we had several for little Cameron!) and watch a cheesy Halloween movie (Hocus Pocus). Ali and I go to a cooking demonstration on Saturdays at a local specialty food store and last week, it was all about Halloween-inspired recipes. Hence the spiderweb cake and snake filled with meats and cheeses. Very little tricks were found, but plenty of treats!<br />
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This was the only little monster to be found.<br />
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So, all in all, life is good and filled with challenging, rewarding work and wonderful people. Grace abounds. I hope you're doing well! What's your favorite thing about this time of year?</div>
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-A fiery and vibrant sunrise to wake up my sleepy self.<br />
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-Taking the afternoon off to make up for having worked so much lately and enjoying the decadence of sweat pants and a t-shirt, leisurely cooking and a nap.<br />
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-Playing hide-and-seek with youth in the church, which is exactly what I loved to play in church when I was a teenager. Some things just never get old. Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-71131533433583024442012-10-13T16:23:00.001-05:002012-10-13T16:24:21.472-05:00opening windows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-Decking out my front porch for my favorite season, Fall. (Note Hayden waiting at the door.)<br />
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-The whirr of a boy riding his bike past my open window.<br />
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-Going to a Presbytery meeting and being overwhelmed by the friendships and connections that have been made in this place. <i>And</i> seeing the talented Joanna, a seminary student and member of our church, go before Presbytery to become a Candidate in the ministry.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-52675581255705641092012-10-11T20:43:00.002-05:002012-10-11T21:28:50.464-05:00Once Upon a Time in Brady<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once upon a time, a Carolina-dwellin'-Texan-Gal donned her Lucchese boots and was magically transported to a land <a href="http://glimpses-of-grace.blogspot.com/2011/11/purple-cows-and-striped-horses.html">where zebras roamed beneath ancient cave drawings</a>, a wedding took place in a backyard that rivaled an English garden and delighted children danced while consuming cupcakes and laughing with glee. </div>
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Or to put it more simply, I spent last weekend in Tejas celebrating my cousin Lee's wedding with lots of family. It all kicked off with a "Sangria Safari." You heard that right. We decked out the party room on the bluff overlooking the water for a fun soirée honoring the Lady Lee and, though there wasn't a Victrola wafting Mozart or Robert Redford washing our hair (what a shame), it was a party worthy of Isak Dinesen. </div>
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Aunt K. putting the finishing touches on that scrumptious, slightly-sweet sangria.<br />
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Mmm.<br />
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Thirsty glasses.<br />
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Grandmother's lovely flowers.<br />
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(And <i>divine</i> caraway-cheddar crackers.)<br />
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We're clearly health nuts, y'all.<br />
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Aunt K.'s Mexican iced tea.<br />
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I promise I didn't drink a ton of sangria before making this "centerpiece." Not my best work. What, you've never seen a zebra with a flowered-feathered headdress??<br />
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I do believe that there tusk is real, y'all, but also real old (aka when that sort of thing was legal). Don't focus on the poor elephant roaming with one tusk...look instead at those shabby chic burlap & lace wine bottles my Mamacita made.<br />
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Purple is Lee's favorite color. It turns out purple m&m's really do taste better.<br />
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Getting the guest list started...<br />
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These beauties are now living on my mantle. Love them!</div>
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And the party kicked off with great conversation...<br />
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The wedding festivities were beautiful, with a golden-sunset-and-candlelit-rehearsal-dinner and a wedding full of laughter and joy. Lee and Luis looks so happy! Then it was time to celebrate!</div>
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Meet the Queen of Celebration, y'all. Lady 'Livia. She even has the wave down.<br />
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Lovely centerpieces with wildflowers and candles.<br />
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My sista and me.<br />
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The next morning, after catching up with lots of family over breakfast in the hotel, it was playtime with the girls as we got things packed up. The luggage rack proved the most entertaining.<br />
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-Receiving a package from wonderful friends in Germany and Belfast: Andrea, Tilmann and Joanna. Jo went to visit them in Berlin and while they were together, they gathered various odds and ends to send me. So incredibly thoughtful! They send loads of German chocolates (the absolute BEST stuff), an antique silver cake server, a vintage candleholder and Jo threw in a massive box of tea from Belfast (just in time for Autumn) and a charming Shire necklace from St. George's Market. I have the most amazing friends ever. As Andrea wrote in her card, "the ocean between us doesn't divide, it connects." <br />
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-The sweet look on my little dog's face. He loves his suitcase bed. <br />
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-A day full of planning, meetings and pastoral visits that left me both exhausted and deeply fulfilled.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-44072390102425142152012-09-27T06:32:00.002-05:002012-09-27T06:32:51.552-05:00small-town philosophy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-A cool, delectable iced mocha from the coffee shop inside the antique store at the bottom of the hill in Cameron. It was the perfect pick-me-up for a Wednesday afternoon.<br />
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-Running into 3 church members and the granddaughter of another between the local gas station and the post office one morning. What fun.<br />
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-Discovering in my James Rollins book that there was really a Nicolas Flamel, a 15th century French chemist who developed a gold powder he called the Philosopher's Stone. J.K. Rowling really did her homework for Harry Potter. When I pointed this out on facebook, my cousin Lee (my reading twin) said she had the same "Aha!" moment.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-33267201178990187992012-09-24T06:38:00.001-05:002012-09-24T06:38:57.553-05:00make yourself at home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-A recharging Saturday that began with a delectable pastry from a local bakery, coffee and a leisurely read of my captivating novel as the cool morning breeze danced around me.<br />
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-Discovering new bedding that adds a fun exotic feel to my room. I adore this shade of green. I must have inherited the love of olive green from my Grandmother. The furry pillow is, of course, my favorite.<br />
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-That first bite of creamy, cheesy rosemary-roasted butternut squash risotto, that made the flavors of Fall explode in my mouth.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-74149194202274674802012-09-20T06:50:00.001-05:002012-09-20T06:50:27.421-05:00let's sit a spell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-An unexpected moment of respite in the middle of my day where I had twenty minutes to just sit outside on a bench and appreciate the Fall breeze before heading to my next meeting.<br />
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-A great chat with my sista.<br />
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-Being brought delicious soup by a church member, just in time for cooler weather.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-19018904935245167252012-09-13T07:01:00.001-05:002012-09-14T07:11:22.394-05:00moments that warm the soul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-A warm, fragrant cup of camomile tea with a hint of honey to round out my day.<br />
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-Watching a husband look at his wife with pure adoration and say, "You're so pretty." They're newlyweds. He's 83. She's 93.<br />
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-A deep breath of fresh fall air in the morning.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-57512134540660503482012-09-11T07:54:00.001-05:002012-09-11T07:55:20.588-05:00Remembering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-Kicking off youth group in our wonderful new youth room. I was so impressed with how open and insightful these teenagers were, sharing stories easily and talking deep theology with wisdom. Hayden enjoyed being the group mascot.<br />
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-My first day of a conversational Spanish class where the teacher was a delightfully feisty woman from Spain and the other students were warm and friendly. ¡Mi gusta!<br />
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-The feel of Fall in the air that puts a skip in my step no matter how full or challenging my day is.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-5559397881855332062012-09-03T08:16:00.000-05:002012-09-03T08:16:47.609-05:00taking care-A man working in the hospital who really cared about his job. His name was Eddie. He came to move a patient (my church member) to a room and said that "When he's transporting someone, they become the most important person in the whole hospital." And he treated him that way. <br />
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-Looking out on the congregation during the prelude and feeling grateful to know such lovely people.<br />
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-My precious pup rallying after getting pretty sick and spending hours at the emergency vet. He is a strong little guy, and is doing much better today.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-22482080404174344572012-08-31T16:24:00.001-05:002012-08-31T16:24:57.617-05:00years of jubilee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today marks 4 years of ordained ministry! I feel so blessed to do something I really love. This picture was taken that day, and I've never noticed how the baptismal font is prominent. I was baptized in this church as an infant. What an incredible moment this was for me, with so many other moments of joy since then. Thanks be to God!Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-62923342670268078942012-08-28T20:36:00.000-05:002012-08-28T20:36:14.250-05:00there's always time for a stroll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My hair has grown out long enough to fit back in a squinchy ponytail...which looks exactly like the pixie cut I had. Ha.<br />
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My friend Jill send the most beautiful leather gloves that belonged to her mother. What an incredibly thoughtful thing to do.</div>
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Last Saturday was one of those glorious days where there was a hint of Fall in the air. I decided to take Sir Hayden on a walk in the local park (Miss Sue's Park -- she was a matriarch of Cameron Presbyterian).</div>
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The troll bridge.<br />
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I'm likin' this lichen. Sorry. Couldn't resist.<br />
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Such a peaceful spot.<br />
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A perfect day. I even caught a fabulous movie at the Sunrise with my friend Ali. It's called Moonrise Kingdom, by Wes Anderson and is quirky, hilarious and overwhelmingly hopeful.</div>
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Church on Sunday was delightful and I was surprised with this Fiesta mug just like one I bought at last Spring's antique fair and gave to my mom. The church member who gave it to me remembered how much I liked it. I christened it with coffee Monday morning. Okay, and this morning, too. <br />
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I had a productive and enjoyable Session meeting this evening and then got to Facetime with my nieces, and laughed as they kept giving me hugs and kisses through the phone. At one point, Gigi was petting the phone like it was my head. Precious.<br />
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Have a great week!Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-67922017588406298232012-08-21T18:59:00.000-05:002012-08-21T18:59:00.578-05:00it's nothing to snicker at<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-Whipping up a batch of my beloved snickerdoodles to accompany my evening tea.<br />
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-A Sunday School planning meeting that concluded with not one, but two, hugs.<br />
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-A brilliant stained glass yellow and black monarch butterfly greeting me as I pulled into my driveway.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-17394996953581405702012-08-20T18:51:00.000-05:002012-08-20T18:51:46.002-05:00covered in joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-Discovering a whimsical "new" tablecloth for my breakfast table. It was actually just a big piece of lovely fabric, but add a little iron-on hem and voile! A tablecloth.</div>
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-Making a new piece of art for my bedroom. Both the time creating it and the finished product are so relaxing.<br />
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-Sharing a wee cuppa tea and a good visit.<br />
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-Feeling blessed by the work that I do.<br />
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-The glorious way the sun shines in my bedroom window every morning.<br />
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-Honoring the life of a remarkable man in the church who fought in WWII and even helped evacuated Jewish prisoners from concentration camps. He really was of the "greatest generation."<br />
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-Putting my feet up to relax and having my fluffy dog plop his head on them.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400008.post-47110879106424026522012-08-11T21:20:00.000-05:002012-08-11T21:20:47.673-05:00you're a star<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-Proudly displaying some of my niece's artwork on my fridge.<br />
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-A spic-and-span house. (Yep, you guessed it: company coming! Youth/young adults from church are headed over for some Harry Potter, end-of-summer hanging out and food.)<br />
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-An incredibly helpful and friendly mechanic, who wouldn't charge me for my oil change because I had to wait a bit for it.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16724920747219714802noreply@blogger.com1