by Robin | Feb 18, 2013 | Favorite things
In case you're wondering if: a) I've all but given up writing "real" posts… b) I'm obsessing over just a wee bit too much over … c) I don't get out enough… Let me assure you: a) I AM...
by Robin | Dec 7, 2012 | (in)courage, Family Traditions, Favorite things
One of my favorite things to do is to gift someone I love with something I know they'll love: Surcies, little love gifts, the value of which is seeded in the thoughtfulness of the gift, not its pricetag. It's why giving a...
by Robin | Nov 22, 2012 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Favorite things, Gratitude, Inspiring, Personal, Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things is an extraordinary, everyday miracle. I'm not speaking of Miracles of Biblical Proportion; rather the simple things that mean little to anyone else and the world to you, and that most people would scoff at and roll their eyes for my...
by Robin | Nov 17, 2012 | 31 Days in Europe, Adventures in Germany, Beauty, Celebrations, Europe, Favorite things, Harry Potter, Marriage, Personal, Photos, Travel
Based on how old I feel, to be celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary I must've gotten married when I was 13. In fact, if it wasn't the case the year following my silver anniversary I'll be celebrating my golden birthiversary, I'd swear it. In...
by Robin | Oct 28, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Favorite things, Home, Kids, Life with boys, Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
snow fall and tear drop No matter the number of children you deliver, how can it be that each is your favorite, for reasons as many and varied as the things that shade their differences? Intense and deep affection, seemingly dulled by the dailiness of living, is...
by Robin | Oct 23, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Beauty, Favorite things, Gratitude, Personal
One of my favorite things about living in small town Bavaria (among many favorite things)) is riding my bike. To the store, to a friend's house or just to ride, the places I go are typically accessible by two wheels instead of four. Even after eight...