August 23, 2011
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I got the children off to school this morning and the little ones immediately ran upstairs to play upon returning. I was left in a quiet room with a heart that didn’t feel quiet. I felt drawn outside for an … Continue reading
July 15, 2011
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What’s blooming in your garden? HH
June 15, 2011
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The Karl Rosenfield peony: Can you imagine life without flowers? I feel a deep sense of reverent awe to have such beauty outside my windows. I am grateful to an infinitely creative God for the beauty He blesses us with. … Continue reading
May 23, 2011
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Our last soccer game was finished by mid-day Saturday. I came home to blue skies, a gentle breeze, and nothing on the calendar. At long last, a day perfect for planting! My tulips are spent, and all that remained in … Continue reading
May 12, 2011
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I’ve silently cheered a thousand times for the rainy afternoon I spent planting 250 tulips bulbs last fall. I have loved every minute of this beautiful display of spring color. The cheerful border in my flowerbeds has been a gift. … Continue reading
May 11, 2011
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It’s been a rough couple of weeks, and I’m feeling down. In the midst of this, and with the return of rain, my Iceland poppies bloomed. I’d been watching them, waiting, their reverent heads bowed low and pregnant with petals … Continue reading
April 15, 2011
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The vibrant yellow and green of these flowers grabbed my attention in the grocery store recently, and I decided to take matters in to my own hands. I need spring. Badly. So I’m providing it for myself, in the form … Continue reading
April 11, 2011
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The golden morning sunlight burst through my kitchen windows to kiss the orange tulips across the room. Bending, reaching, opening, they seem anxious to greet it. The back door is open and a gentle breeze floats across the room. Songbirds … Continue reading
January 15, 2011
by jennifer
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I’ll be honest. I’m not a fan of Las Vegas. I can think of a million other places I would vacation first. When I ended up there early this week I really didn’t do any exploring. I mostly stuck to … Continue reading
May 4, 2010
by jennifer
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Just when I think I can’t get enough color, I rediscover white. White, with all its subtle shades and textures. I conclude, again, that there is no color as magnificent as white. Wouldn’t you agree? Hopeful Homemaker shared at The … Continue reading
