Monthly Archives: April 2014

Sowing Seeds Of Wisdom

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Debi Walter

I had a science teacher in middle school who was a lot older than most of my teachers. She was old-fashioned and as a result, was the brunt of many immature jokes by my classmates. One of her favorite ways … Continue reading →

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Using Our Internal Alarm System For The Good Of Our Marriage

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Debi Walter

I had just walked out of Lowes Home Improvement store and wasn’t paying much attention to the car sitting idle outside the door. I stepped in front of it heading towards my car when the driver put the car in gear. … Continue reading →

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Walking Wednesdays

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Debi Walter

Not sure where this post will go, but I feel like taking a walk. Want to join me? Walking is good for finding perspective. It’s good for helping settle anxious thoughts. And it’s good for relationships. As I walk I notice … Continue reading →

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Palindrome Date Idea

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Debi Walter

A palindrome is when something reads the same backward as it does forward, like the family pictured above. Well, I just discovered that this week has been dubbed Palindrome Week because the date of every day this week reads the same … Continue reading →

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Full Hearts With Empty Arms

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Debi Walter

March was a whirlwind of a month for us, and it’s taken me until now to recover. I was away from home for 27 days helping my daughter get ready for her 4th baby to come, and helping our son … Continue reading →

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New Tradition: Making Monday A Funday

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Debi Walter

Why is it that Mondays are always dreaded? Consider these two songs that were at the top of the charts in their day: Rainy Days And Mondays, by the Carpenters Monday, Monday, by The Mamas And The Papas But Tom … Continue reading →

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When The Rain Comes

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Debi Walter

There are times when a song says exactly what you can’t seem to find the words to say. And when you hear it, it tugs at your heart and becomes a favorite. That’s what this song, When The Rain Comes … Continue reading →

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Romantic Night Time Picnic Date

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Debi Walter

Last night Tom and I had a picnic under the stars, and it was wonderful. We found out that our favorite small town, Winter Park, was hosting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the park located in the center of downtown. We … Continue reading →

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There Is No Quick Fix For Marriage

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Debi Walter

Spring has sprung in Florida, and it’s beautiful! My dinner plate dahlias are growing strong, and I can’t wait to see what they look like in full bloom. But I must patiently wait for the buds to appear and then, … Continue reading →

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