Monthly Archives: September 2024

Rhythms of Your Marriage

Last night I attended a Ladies meeting at our church. The theme was Rhythms of Life and it was eye-opening as to the importance of the rhythms that define us. We had an exercise where we were to list rhythms … Continue reading

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Foodie Fridays – Hurricane Memories

Being a native Floridian I have lots of memories of hurricanes throughout my life. The first one to hit Orlando directly in my lifetime was Donna which hit in 1960. I was one year old and remember seeing a river … Continue reading

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Foodie Fridays – Buffalo Joes

Traveling always provides good food that becomes part of the memories of a great vacation. We were in Salt Lake City with friends visiting the National Parks—Zion and Bryce Canyon. The vistas were breathtaking and the memories made priceless. One … Continue reading

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Remember and Share

On Monday Tom and I went to breakfast. That isn’t special in itself, but it’s what we did the morning Tom proposed to me in 1978. Afterwards we went to Kraft Azalea Gardens where he asked me to marry him … Continue reading

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Twisted Words -Vintage Post

Originally posted January 2020 Have you ever said something to your spouse and the reaction they gave was unexpected? You realize that they didn’t hear what you said in the way you meant them too. A miscommunication is hanging in … Continue reading

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Foodie Fridays – Pumpkin Scones

In Florida we enjoy this season not because of the cooler weather, of which there is none. We enjoy it by what we eat. A favorite in our family is the Copycat recipe I found of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Scone. It … Continue reading

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Just Kidding – Part 2

Reposted from 2012 and adds more examples and help on how to work through this kind of conflict. This is a phrase used often.  It is said when the person really is just kidding. Laughter erupts with everyone in the … Continue reading

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Just Kidding

There are times when joking with friends the words can roll off the tongue without thinking. It may be that you say something you didn’t mean to say or you say it in a way that sounds mean. Often we … Continue reading

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Husbands, Are You a Student of Your Wife?

This question is good for both husbands and wives to ask of yourselves. Your answer indicates whether your marriage is growing strong or if your marriage is eroding away. Let us introduce you to one man who has had a … Continue reading

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