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Sweet life

by Robin | Sep 3, 2010 | Favorite things, Food and Drink, friendship, Life Philosophy, Mom stuff, Personal, Photos

Have you had a moment this summer where you stopped to savor the sweetness of life? Take a minute to think about it…. When asked, I suddenly felt rich because not one, not two, but three sweetly, savorable summer moments immediately came to mind! A...

A bug’s life…and sometimes death

by Robin | Sep 3, 2010 | Favorite things, Personal, Photos

My dream-job list lends support to my husband's characterization of me: he says I'm complicated* OPI Color Namer Food stylist Photo journalist (aren't bloggers amateurs in training?) Sommelier Sex therapist Sea World dolphin...

Her face tells a story…

by Robin | Aug 30, 2010 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, I *Heart* Faces, Personal, Photos

She is one of the nameless faces who pierced heart and pricked conscience during . Her shoes matched her sari, a detail intriguing to me; I am certain it was unintentional, but if Life was Fair, her clothing would always match her shoes.I'm submitting this...

Crushing Betty White

by Robin | Aug 17, 2010 | Chattanooga, Conferences, Favorite things, Humor, Personal, Photos, Television

Betty White was not at all what I expected. I suppose I thought the snarky, sex-obsessed Happy Homemaker/Homewrecker Sue Ann Nivens would show up; for some reason I equated Betty to Cloris Leachman in her performance on Dancing with the Stars, during which I...

Blink

by Robin | Aug 11, 2010 | Missions, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting, Personal, Uncategorized

You might hate me for what I’m about to tell you, but I think it’s in your best interest To Know. Mind you, I’m giving you the benefit of warning, a few seconds to steady your footing. When I was told, on the other hand, my well-meaning...

Trust and Obey Ain’t Just an Old Church Hymn

by Robin | Aug 4, 2010 | (in)courage, Biltmore trip, Faith, Life Philosophy, Personal, Southern, y'all

"Can you follow directions–can you really follow directions?" It wasn't so much a question, repetition and tone suggested gentle insistence. I hesitated before responding because I know something about myself– Sometimes I...