Brazen Roses

bra·zen /ˈbrāzən/ Adjective Bold and without shame When I looked up to see my sweet husband walking toward me with these gorgeous roses, all I could think was WOW, that is the boldest, most fantastic deep orange rose I have ever seen in my entire life. The pictures don't begin to do justice.  It was his way of saying "thank you" for my help on a little cross-country project we've been working on. I had to enjoy them fast, though, because I was headed out of town in a couple of days.  I had some playing ... and "seeing circles" ... in my future.  What a treat it was to spend time with both of my daughters and two sweet little boys! But before I left home, there was no way I was going to pass up a chance to use those ... Keep Reading...

A Valentine Thank You!

The winner of the My Place to Yours Ramsign Giveaway is Debbie @ Words on Wheels Congratulations, Debbie! Example of the Highlander style -- Debbie's favorite I hope the week is off to a great start for all of you. I'm headed to NC for some sweet little hugs, but before I leave, I want to say thank you to everyone who has already sent Valentines for the girls of Hope Unlimited for Children.  I stopped by the office last week and saw a bunch of new ones ... some with addresses I recognized from some of you!  Do you know how good that felt?  I just love how God has brought us together here in Blogland to support His work ... and His little ones ... in Brazil. Brazil's Day of Love isn't until early Summer, ... Keep Reading...

Mackinac Island Mystery Door

Today I'm joining Mary at Little Red House for Thursday's Inspiration: White I first saw this door last summer while visiting Mackinac Island ... but I chuckled all over again the other day when choosing pics of doors for The Doors of Our Lives. I assume there are four apartments behind it.  I would have probably just put 201-204 ... but Someone was number-happy!  I wonder why Someone decided to center the numbers based on the old transom rather than the new door. I also wonder if the smaller old door was replaced because it was rotted?  Required by new building/ADA codes?  On a whim?  Do you wonder things like that, too? I don't know the answers, but today this WHITE door has inspired me to look closely.  To pay attention to ... Keep Reading...