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The wisdom of Linus

by Robin | Dec 24, 2008 | Christmas, Faith, Favorite things, Holidays, Personal, Religion, youtube ROCKS!

I interrupt my holiday baking–at the moment cinnamon rolls and a chocolate pound cake–to share some holiday cheer ~ When I was a child, Linus' monologue meant little to me; now, I fully appreciate its significance. I can't help but...

A Christmas tour of my home

by Robin | Dec 15, 2008 | Christmas, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Holidays, Photos

Some of my Christmas favorites ~ I’ve had this tray longer than I’ve had my children; it’s been a part of Christmas for close to 20 years! I love Lisi Martin’s artwork. It’s exquisite and whimsical and rivals Mary Engelbreit for my...

Pensieve, Haiku, Winter, Christmas

by Robin | Dec 12, 2008 | Favorite things, Pensieve's Poetic License, Poetry, Product Review Giveaways

Surely it's still morning somewhere…right? After a week of unusual quietness (unless you follow me on twitter and you know **what** I've been up to–pictures HOPEFULLY to follow soon 😉 ), yesterday, I fire up the ol' laptop and I watch it...

When words of encouragement hit the mother lode

by Robin | Nov 24, 2008 | Blogging, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Mom stuff, Personal, The Mother Letter Project

What’s the opposite of “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me”? For someone whose love language is “words of affirmation”, might it be “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can sometimes heal...

Rows by another name…

by Robin | Nov 15, 2008 | Favorite things, Personal, Photos, Thematic Photographic, Travel

Well known for Rainbow Row, Charleston, SC has to be one of the South’s most beautiful cities; I’d go so far as to say one of the United States’ most precious gems. Steeped in rich history and tradition, downtown Charleston is a walker’s...

Hot Chocolate Wars || Whipped Cream vs Marshmallows

by Robin | Nov 11, 2008 | Favorite things, Food and Drink, Personal, Photos, Wordless Wednesday

Nothin’ warms you from the inside out like hot chocolate prepared just the way you like it on a chilly autumn afternoon. Mine was the one on the left. Which begs the question: How do YOU like your hot chocolate? I posed the question on twitter and the...