Category Archives: romancing your wife

Bursting With Joy

Have you ever felt so full of joy you felt as if you would bust?  I’m so there!  Yesterday was a memorable day for many reasons…

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A Fragrant Aroma – Spontaneous Wins

This past Saturday it was time to say goodbye yet again to our daughter, our son-in-law and our two grandchildren.  They had been visiting from Atlanta, (still a very strange concept for me) for over a week, and we had … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Capturing Moments

This past week we were on vacation.  It was a much needed time away to renew and reconnect.  We had the typical moments of tension every couple experiences when trying to navigate in an unfamiliar place.  Even with our trusty … Continue reading

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Romantic Deployment

The title is a bit intriguing, even for a Memorial Day post, but it is purposeful as you’ll see in this unusually long post.  We pray you’ll take the time to read it in its entirety.  Today we want to … Continue reading

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

#6 – The Laziness Beast There are two kinds of lazy. The first is one who appears very busy, but never has time to do the things of most importance.  They constantly put off romance simply because the schedule is … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendar

  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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Love Songs In The Air

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

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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How Would You Answer?

I am away for a few days this week on a writer’s retreat, so I can work on editing my book which has been in process for way too long.  Being the week leading up to Valentines Day, it seemed … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendar

Our regular date night has always been Monday night for as long as I can remember, and I can remember waaaay back!  Not necessarily a good thing, especially when it comes to conflicts, but that’s another post!  🙂  But back … Continue reading

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Veterans Day – Letters Home

Today would normally be our “Meekness” post, but we’ll forgo that until tomorrow.   Something far more important is drawing us.  It’s Veterans Day.  A day set aside to honor those who have served or are serving our country for … Continue reading

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Project 52: No Place Like Home

This week is packed full of appointments, assignments and a lot of computer work for me.  Tom has been away more than he has been home since September.  Tonight we are both home, but neither of us wanted to eat … Continue reading

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2nd Anniversary Photo Contest

November 12th is our 2nd Anniversary here at The Romantic Vineyard, and what better way to celebrate than with a Photo Contest?  Since I (Debi), love taking pictures, I would love to see what you can do with a camera.  … Continue reading

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Raining Romance

It is raining outside as I write this post.  I have always loved the rain – the gentle shower as well as the violent storm.  God expresses His love and care for the earth with the shower, and He reminds … Continue reading

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Project 52: Our Caribbean Cruise Date

This past week my husband blessed me with a week long cruise to the western Caribbean.  Words cannot describe the amazing time we had together.  There was a full moon one night and the song, Lucky, by Jason Mraz and … Continue reading

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Project 52: Spontaneous Rendezvous

This week we decided to forgo our date night, since we’re going away on vacation the end of the week.  We really don’t have the time to take an entire evening away from all that needs to get finished before … Continue reading

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Cinco Es Romantico

Here’s our GYRO Date night idea reposted from May, 5, 2010.  We’re a couple days late – sorry. Hopefully you can still make time to celebrate this Mexican National holiday! Ole! Since today is Cinco de Mayo – the Mexican … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday: Advice – Little Notes Mean So Much

Today we want to introduce you to  Leonard and Barbara Lippy – husband and wife for over 30 years – our friends for over a decade. Kelly – another close friend, shared this with me: Several years after they were … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday: A Kiss

When was the last time you kissed your spouse – we mean really gave them a long, unexpected one?   Well, this is our assignment for the weekend.  Are you ready and willing?  Here’s the deal: It has to be an … Continue reading

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Never Be Out Of Season

Seasons come and seasons go. Some seasons seem busier and more hectic than others. Life can come at you fast. Husbands, how can we help to care for our wife during the busy seasons of her life? Here are a … Continue reading

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