by Robin | Mar 27, 2009 | Compassion International, Family, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, The Mother Letter Project
I can’t help but wonder how different I would’ve been had my mother not died when I was nine; one forever-lasting effect is I never presume a child has both parents when I meet him for the first time. Sometime after Mama’s death, I remember having my...
by Robin | Mar 26, 2009 | Funny Stuff!, Personal, Smiles, Southern, y'all
Good laughs are oxygen to my soul; they infuse me with energy and inspiration and a host of other Very Good Things. In the past 24 hours, new smile wrinkles have burrowed their way from the corners of my eyes, and I don't even mind the age-texture...
by Robin | Mar 23, 2009 | BIG Announcements, Blogging, Compassion International, Personal, Random
Because I'm taking part in the Ultimate Blogging Party, I'm visiting about 10,000 new blogs. I forgot how much time that takes; therefore, I shall not be posting here at PENSIEVE today. Except for this enumerated list, which really doesn't count, does it?...
by Robin | Mar 21, 2009 | Faith, friendship, Life Philosophy, Personal
Sometimes I feel like a lousy Christian; by proof of my actions, I must enjoy wrestling with God. It's just one of the reasons I KNOW I'm a Jesus Freak.A wise friend shared a thought I continue to revisit and contemplate its significance, depth, truth...
by Robin | Mar 21, 2009 | Food and Drink, Kids, Personal, Photos, Random
My daughter, while slicing strawberries for breakfast-dessert, suddenly exclaimed, "Precious!! There's a heart in my strawberry!!" Four subsequent very random thoughts and observations in response: That's more cool than finding Jesus in...
by Robin | Mar 19, 2009 | Personal, Random, SXSW, Unsolicited Endorsement
Based on my recent stream of good fortune, I'm thinkin' about purchasing a lottery ticket for the first time in my life– I won one of Walmart's sponsorships to SXSW… Though it's not "winning a prize" per se, I'll be traveling...