When I first started this blog back in 2008, I had no idea that I was entering a brand new world that would literally change my life. It never ceases to amaze me at how many wonderful, talented people live in my computer. You guys are amazing. You inspire me, you make me laugh and [...]
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I was so blessed about a year ago to reconnect with Julie through blog world. Her father was my youth pastor for several years when I was a youngster and made a dramatic impact on my life. I have such fond memories of their family and visiting her house the other day was like a [...]
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I know, this picture makes you wish I was giving away Anthropologie bowls. They are so darn cute, aren’t they? Anyhoo, back to the my girls and their math skillz. They lost steam and the ability to count by eights after 96, which is when I took over. But this was fun for us [...]
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Warning: This post is supremely unimportant and should only be read if you’re bored, caught up on all your laundry and have recently cleaned out your fridge. Now proceed. If you’re a regular reader then you’re likely confused. I’ve been playing around with my blog design today so don’t worry, you’re at the right spot. [...]
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This is the best giveaway ever. I say that about everything, don’t I? “The best beef stew ever.” “The best chocolate chip cookies ever.” Okay, so I’m a drama queen. Maybe I just get a little excited about stuff. Is that so wrong? Anyways, my friend Lindsey from The [...]
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My lovely daughter and I went to see Brandi Carlile at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville on Wednesday. We ate at Nama Sushi—which is todiefor—- and then sat numbstruck at the raw talent of Ms. Brandi. She claims country western roots and is a self-proclaimed super-fan of Elton John. Her lyrics are timeless [...]
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When I left Opryland Hotel on Saturday, I was full to the brim with emotion. I couldn’t speak and I fought back tears for forty miles. It was much harder to leave my friends than I thought. This online community that I find myself in is incredible and Blissdom is the perfect chance to blur the [...]
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I am exhaused from the weekend, thrilled to be home with my family and anxious to share my thoughts about Blissdom. I have so much to ‘show and tell’ that I think it’ll take more than one post. But since today is Super Bowl day, I just had to share my little video of Harry [...]
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As I was putting the finishing touches on my little love gifts to pass out at Blissdom, I couldn’t help but be reminded of my very southern roots. I made the cutest little bookmarks and very heavily-iced mocha cupcakes for my friends {old, new and yet to be made}, all the while listening to [...]
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{one of my favorite inner rings, forged by time and trial and good fortune} It can be intimidating to go to a meeting of five hundred smart, opinionated, quite successful women. Let alone women bloggers: that’s another category altogether. And when 500 women gather at Blissdom this week, there’ll inevitably be 100 little groups [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
