Author Archives: Tom and Debi

Controlling The Burn

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Tom and Debi

As we are posting tonight there is a wild fire raging in a neighboring county causing damage to property and the rerouting of traffic.  It is causing people to flee in fear of losing everything they have.  Last we heard … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Tom and Debi

  We have never been a runners much less considered participating in a marathon; but we know it requires hours and hours of training to get your body in shape to endure the race and finish well.  We imagine after … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Tom and Debi

#5 – Wrong Motives We’ve all done it.  It’s our human nature to want to look good.  When we look good we feel good, or so we think.  That is until someone comes along (many times it’s our spouse) and … Continue reading →

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Slices

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Tom and Debi

First of all, we must announce our winner for this month’s Here’s To Us Challenge – it’s… Sharon O. She has been busy taking care of her husband who had shoulder surgery last month.  She says:  “I am not a … Continue reading →

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Love Songs In The Air

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Music has a way of communicating heart-to-heart in a way no other venue does.  The words tell of our deepest emotions and when set to music the words somehow find a place of quiet rest in the heart of the … Continue reading →

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From Crutch to Pen

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Hallmark has become the icon of sharing from the heart words you want to say, but aren’t sure how.  For many it has become the only way we tell our spouses what we’re thinking. What started as a help could end … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances to Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Tom and Debi

#3 – Sickness Romance is hardly on the heart and mind of one experiencing the various effects of the flu.  And as you can see – our area has been hard hit this year! People react differently when facing sickness;  … Continue reading →

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Romantic Orlando – Alfresco Dining

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Date Night! It was wonderful to have a spontaneous date night together tonight!  Sickness produces a gratefulness for health in a way that nothing else can. Tonight we visited one our favorite outdoor eating establishments – Brio Tuscan Grille located … Continue reading →

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Romantic Orlando – Hot Olives

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Hot Olives Simple Gourmet 601 South New York Avenue (the corner of Fairbanks & New York) Winter Park, Florida 32789 Tel:  407.629.1030 Our date night this week took us to Hot Olives.  It’s a restaurant in downtown Winter Park that recently … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating a Romantic Vineyard

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Tom and Debi

  Every couple when they stand at the altar repeating their vows to love, honor and cherish one another believes and hopes their relationship will continue to be a romantic haven.  We don’t think anyone purposes to grow less romantic.  … Continue reading →

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11 Things You Won’t Learn In School About Marriage

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tom and Debi

We have a winner for our first monthly “Here’s To Us”  Challenge.  Thank you all for participating – some entered by commenting to our post.  Others entered by commenting on Facebook.  We will add the Facebook comments on yesterday’s post, … Continue reading →

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“Here’s To Us” Challenge

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Tomorrow is the 12th – the day we have our monthly giveaway.  But we’ve decided to change how we run the contest in 2011. We want to give you an opportunity to celebrate the special moments so often missed.  Last … Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Spirit: Faith

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Tom and Debi

We began our study of the Fruit of the Spirit as it applies to marriage at the beginning of September.  It’s hard to believe four months have passed, and yet, here we are –  ready to dive into the last … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Each Day

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Today we want to share with you a post we think will help us as married couples, make the most of each day in 2011.  Please take time to read it all the way through.  Lori Lowe , who hosts … Continue reading →

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Another Award – Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Yesterday we discovered Paul Byerly, of The Generous Husband, picked The Romantic Vineyard to be included on his first list (maybe annual) Hot Marriage Blogs for 2010.  While this is solely his opinion, we find it quite the commendation since … Continue reading →

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100 Joys – Week 4

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Tom and Debi

We pray you have enjoyed celebrating Christmas with your family.  We had an amazing time filled with all sorts of mixed emotions.  Yet through it all we experienced great joy.  We continue recording it as we find it… 70.    Joy … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas…

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Tom and Debi

…from our family to yours! Back row, left to right:  Seth & Tracy Lytle, Heather Walter, Jason & Ashley Walter. Front row: Norah & Bradley Lytle, Debi & Tom Walter, Willow & Bristol Walter We love in light of His … Continue reading →

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Our Gift To You!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Tom and Debi

We discovered this video by The Florin Street Band.  It depicts the beauty of the Christmas season in such a heartwarming way we had to share it with you.  The song lasts a little over 4 minutes, but is worth … Continue reading →

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Make Time to Take Time

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Tom and Debi

This is the Eve of Christmas Eve.  We are always looking for ways to make the most of our time together with friends and family, but more often than not, the day passes without any real or meaningful conversation.  It … Continue reading →

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Vintage Posts: The Christmas Pool

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Tom and Debi

Thomas Kinkade wrote a poem we shared with you last year, but the message and picture it paints are worth repeating.  We believe you’ll see he is not only the Painter of Light, but the Poet of Light as well. … Continue reading →

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