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Sunday, July 2, 2006

Simple Pleasures That Bring Such Joy

Walking along the beach, feet splashing in the water. Facing a gorgeous sunset and watching the sun set down into the water (or so it would seem). The wind in one's face resulting in ultra-touseled hair, but not caring one iota! Finding a soft starfish -- still moving -- and tossing it back into the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 29, 2006

All Good Things Must Come To An End

In two days I leave this idyllic environment and head back to Michigan. Back to work and the usual grind. I've loved being here, strolling about through the gardens, soaking in the sunshine, swimming in the pool, chatting with my parents and covering a slew of topics, eating homemade strawberry pie... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Our Poor, Wee Murdering Mama . . . .

My parents have two young cats, obtained last year when their remaining cat (a daughter, the mother having died a year earlier) finally died at the ripe old age of around 20. This old cat had been a wonderful hunter of gophers, and would sit patiently for long minutes waiting for her prey to make a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Safely Home . . . .

Excellent book by that title, by Randy Alcorn. I'd recommend you all find a copy and read it. But that particular book was not what I had in mind tonight. I've been thinking about homes today -- yours, mine, etc. I have been blessed to have two places I can call home -- my own, in Holland, MI and my... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 26, 2006

No More Squinting!!

My mum is really very high tech. She and my dad have wireless internet. She has a laptop and a desktop, neither of which my dad is allowed to use. Or, better, said, of course he is welcome to them but with her hovering in the background in fear over some major computer catastrophe that he may cause,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 24, 2006

So Just What Do YOU Put in YOUR VitaMix??

I'm at my parents' house now, in California, enjoying very much the change in pace and the beautiful area. Not to mention being with some of my favorite people. I am being introduced to a wondrous (but potentially frightening) bit of equipment. It's called a Vita Mix, and my mother uses it all the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 22, 2006

blogging with technology. . . .

I'm at the airport, Grand Rapids, to be specific, hooked into their wireless, blogging via my hp ipaq/pda. Boy is this tedious. Pardon me if I'm not my usual long winded, bloviating self. As well, if you see an abundance of typos, enjoy bringing them to my attention. I am on my way to California, to... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Three Women . . . Lost in Chicago

I must confess -- I was the driver. Normally, before an outing such as this, I take the time to sit down with a map and go over my travel plans. But not this time. I was running late, got off work over an hour later than anticipated, had to pick up the other two -- simply no time to peruse the map.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu --

Holy cow, but that virtually maxes out my spelling capabilities for the night. You guys aren't rid of me permanently -- just a wee temporary reprieve. Enjoy it while it lasts, for I'll be baaaaaack! Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 11, 2006

To Know Her Is To Love Her --

Everyone loves my sister. Growing up I always heard "you're Heidi's sister, what a special person she is!" Yup, and my name is Jane, and I am a person in my own right, too. I got over that, and still remain Heidi's sister, and love her like the close friend she is. She is an amazing woman -- a godly... Sign in to see full entry.

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