Shep was howling on and on. We finally woke up to a strange orange-y glow coming through the windows. Actually, it felt orange-y glow in the room. Warm, like a fire. Finally, after three weeks of living in this cold, little house, I felt warm, but something was terribly wrong. As we left the room,… Continue reading Twenty Minute Scribble
20 Minutes of Words
Never once thought of writing today. Here it is after nine. We listened to our son tell us about lessons he's learned from marriage from the pulpit this evening. The Sunday evening committee's assignment was given to three of the men from church. He did a good job and I feel certain that he is… Continue reading 20 Minutes of Words
Another 20 Minutes
It was a wedding invitation. I finally got down to actually studying this parable. The detail is rich, you guys. You have to know a bit about Jewish weddings in the first place to understand what really is happening in Jesus' story. Also, the two invitations, and the seriousness of not accepting them becomes clear… Continue reading Another 20 Minutes
20 Minutes
It's Thursday. A home day. Home days are meant for homekeeping around here. Sometimes that means cleaning and organizing or kitchen work. Most of the time that means reading or creating more messes. Today I started out with studying mostly just sitting and thinking about our Sunday School text. I am the teacher for the… Continue reading 20 Minutes
Twenty Minutes
But it's still in handwriting in my journal. And I don't expect you to try to read this. You can if you want, but don't. It'll be meaningless. The page before this one is better. But it's too personal about prayer and things and nobody's business. I did have the strangest communication by text today.… Continue reading Twenty Minutes
20 Minutes #2
What Am I Doing Today? It's Tuesday. There's sewing circle today. I don't work on my job today, so I could go. I could stay at home and sew up my own comforter top that's all laid out on the guest bed upstairs. I could sit here by the fire and watch the birds at… Continue reading 20 Minutes #2
20 Minute Scribbling
I'm really not good at challenges about writing daily, but for once here's one that maybe I could meet. Thanks Shilah. House plants help me to keep hope. I like winter, but I think what I like about it is the hyggelig vibe of winter. The places of warmth, comfort and beauty that become important… Continue reading 20 Minute Scribbling
January Things
January is the month for store orders. Glossy catalogs. Shopping and planning ahead for another four seasons of gift retail in Hayward Wisconsin. Keep in mind that the gift store at Northwoods Outdoor, is not the main theme here. But that doesn't discourage us girls in the least. In fact, maybe it comforts us and… Continue reading January Things
One At A Time
I'd like to let go of "efficiency" and big accomplishments this year. Of multi-tasking so much. How about doing one thing well with intention? Instead of tripping along the surface of five good ideas getting them half done; why not be content with one completed task. One clean cabinet is better than a kitchen of… Continue reading One At A Time
Reading Books
I'm reading Waiting on a Train by James McCommons. It's about trains. Mostly about Amtrak trains. About why we should have more passenger trains like they use in other countries. Apparently Americans are too independent to enjoy trains. Trains are expensive: the building of rail and the sets. Did you know we have hundreds of… Continue reading Reading Books
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