Life Lesson #28: Accumulation is a choice Vintage linen collecting often starts quite innocently; at least it did for me. I picked up two little doilies at at estate sale 20+ years ago. Total cost: $3 They weren't stored away with my few family linens but rather tucked into little vignettes in the living room bookcase–and enjoyed every day, their delicate, lacy faces adding a touch of beauty to the mundane. It was the early days of marriage with little money to spend on "unnecessaries", and I was very content with my new pretties. Fast forward many years... While visiting Daughter the Older in England, I found myself in a charity shop digging through a huge collection of gorgeous vintage linens. They were ... Keep Reading...
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Little Lacy Treasures: What are you?
Life Lesson #27: Nothing is insignificant The subject was a random one–the ginseng harvest in Tennessee–but it led to a discussion of the universe's many yet-hidden creations still to be discovered. When I think of the vast expanse of space, the variety of plants and animals, the intricacy of the human body, I am in awe. This "detail person" cannot begin to grasp even the complexity of things we *do* know...let alone the surely many, many truths still to be discovered. And so I am thankful for the seemingly "insignificant things" because–whether I understand them or not...or even know them or not–they still work together to form this wonderful gift of life as I know it. Several years ... Keep Reading...
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Time’s A-Ticking… Good or Bad?
Life Lesson #26: Use time wisely Time... Best friend–or worse enemy. Depends on how I use it. If I'm not careful, Time has a way of flying right by me. How did we get to late October already? Isn't it nice on the rare occasion when you can just while away the day–without a care in the world? Every day... 24 hours... Use them wisely! Have a great weekend! Make it count... I'm attending the Board meeting of Hope Unlimited for Children. Sure would appreciate your prayers... What about you? Any special plans? The calendar towels are available at Loondance: Every Cupboard Tells a Story on Etsy. Cindy would be happy for ... Keep Reading...
