Last week brought an expected treat. I was contacted by a gentleman from the Dallas Morning News. His email read: I work for The Dallas Morning News' HomeCenter section. Our writer has written a story about adapting decorations for more than one holiday. Our designer found your website and would like to use a couple of the photos from the site that show using decorations for more than one holiday. May we have your permission to use a few photos? Well, yes, you may! (Which photos? I probably have a higher resolution.) Seriously? Li'l ol' me amateur photographer/Texas transplant with a photo in THE Dallas Morning News? What a hoot! Since none of my Texas family has easy access to the Dallas ... Keep Reading...
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Veterans: Stewards of Freedom
Yesterday, as I sat in church, my thoughts were on stewardship. For several weeks we'd been discussing what it means to return to God a portion of what is already His anyway. To be good stewards of the gifts with which He's so lavishly blessed us. In the service were two veterans of WWII. The local Quilts of Valor group presented the gentlemen with handmade expressions of appreciation for their service to our country. Please forgive the poor picture quality, but when I realized the moment was about to pass without anyone taking a picture, the phone camera just had to be okay! This presentation followed a "children's moment" that spoke of these two men being stewards of our freedom. steward: One ... Keep Reading...
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Heirlooms in Hiding? Perhaps it’s time to think about re-gifting…
She stopped by my house to borrow a few tablecloths for her wedding. She's a young woman who appreciates pretty housewares but has had little chance to own any. Earlier in the week I'd spent time downsizing my china cabinet, so I showed her the box of items I planned to give away, saying offhandedly, There are some glass trays and cake plates—and a Lazy Susan. Nothing particularly valuable, but I've used and enjoyed them for years. It's just time to pass them along. You're welcome to any or all. It was as if time stood still as she slowly turned to look at me, eyes wide... You have a Lazy Susan ... that you're getting rid of? ... Keep Reading...
