Monthly Archives: November 2008

Nathaniel Hawthorne – a great namesake for Micah Nathaniel

My son is named Micah Nathaniel Rose. Micah, after the prophet. Nathaniel, after the author. Though I admit, we simply wished for a literary middle name and until today, I had never read a word penned by Hawthorne. Several of … Continue reading

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Weekend Thoughts and Reads…

Last Sunday, our pastor Zac made this point during his sermon… “The gospel brings meaning to trials.” This has been turning in my head all week now and as I see some, including his wife and daughter, going through trials … Continue reading

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Submit to Authority. Fight for the Cause

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Since the election the talk of the Christian blogosphere has been a … Continue reading

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Post – Pregnancy Hair Loss

Which should I buy?:) You may see me resort to a wig pretty soon if this post-pregnancy hair loss continues! No really, with Micah, it was bad but after Ellie, it has been BAD! Would vitamins help or a better … Continue reading

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The God of Small Things

So often I just let life happen and forget there are so many little, seemingly insignificant things throughout the day to be thankful for. My older sister Maryanne modeled this to me as we were talking on the phone this … Continue reading

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Social Graces

I got a good chuckle out of these quandaries written in the September issue of Domino Magazine and answered by “mistress of etiquette” Marian Mcevoy. Here are a few. Perhaps you can identify with one or two?! Q: How do … Continue reading

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I Love Them…

A lot:)

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A vote for a third party is a vote for Obama?

(sorry, I was looking for a good voting picture and, well… ) This morning I cast my vote. The line started at the school, wrapped around the entire block and ended back at the school. I got some good reading … Continue reading

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Vote and Get Free Starbucks

Have you heard? Go into Starbucks today, tell them you voted and…assuming you did vote (no lying:)…they will reward you with a free coffee! So, even if you do not love Starbucks, who can pass up a free cup of … Continue reading

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For Lincoln and Liberty Too

Could someone like Abraham Lincoln still be elected president today? Probably not but oh how our country could use a true leader like him again…a leader with integrity and vision! A leader to start putting this place back together! “Hurrah … Continue reading

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