I am not complaining . . . really. Just stating the facts ( Read more... )

Goetze's Caramel Creams. . . mmmmmm!!!

http://www.goetzecandy.com/index.cfm?page=caramel_creams LOL!!!

I think I would be willing to give up taste. I am cheating as I answer
this because I have already lost about 40% of my taste buds due to nerve
damage 10 years ago. I miss it but I don't miss it all the time. I miss
it when I eat. During the rest of the day, I don't really notice it. I
am aware that it is missing and that feels odd. However, the other
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"IT is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

Book: Pride and Prejudice

Author: Jane Austen

Our beloved church has sustained extensive damage and has been condemned by the town building inspector. They said it can be repaired, but it will take a fair amount of time. We were able to retrieve items needed for services, which will continue as scheduled in the Parish Hall ( Read more... )

Earthquake. We live about 45 minutes from epicenter. My daughter is in school at University of Virginia which is about half an hour away ( Read more... )

Sometimes we see ourselves in someone else's reaction to us. I had one of those moments today. So, I think I am going to take a step back from one of the communities that I have been participating in lately. I tend to enjoy research and details. I think there are times I miss the obvious. I like to ask questions to make sure I get things correctly ( Read more... )

I got a letter today that my older daughter has gotten a full scholarship for her last year of college. This was a complete surprise. She was selected based upon her academic achievement and financial need. We are not clear on the process of selection since she did not apply for this scholarship. School starts in 10 days. Her dad (my ex-husband) ( Read more... )

God help me. I try to keep a sense of humor about the work I do. However, some days are tougher than others. I cannot share the details but this has been a very rough morning. I am back home now.

HALT!!!!
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired

Twila Paris sings it so well, "The Warrior is a Child." Read more... )