by Robin | Jun 16, 2011 | Family, Favorite things, Inspiring, Marriage, Personal, Photos
Once upon a time there was a girl and a boy. His face is all boy when he looks at her–twinkling eyes that belie his age and lips that curl in mischievous affection. It doesn't matter whether anyone else is in the room; he's laser-focused on his...
by Robin | Jun 15, 2011 | Recipe Round-Up, Recipes, Southern, y'all
Fried okra is my favorite vegetable from the womb. Before I had eyes to see or a nose to smell or tastebuds to tickle, I’m sure it was my favorite because my mama was Southern born, too. I’ve made it for years, but it was only in last...
by Robin | Jun 13, 2011 | Personal
I don't know how long I stood there, wanting. Ten minutes might as well be forever to a kid. I walked the aisle up and down, stopping in front of the arts and crafts supplies and desperately wanting to slip the box off the shelf and into my...
by Robin | Jun 13, 2011 | Animals, Faith, Favorite things, Gratitude, Nature, One Thousand Gifts, Personal
As long as I can remember, I've had a fascination with bugs–the good (ladybugs, fire flies & butterflies), the bad (bees, dragonflies & spiders) and the ugly (praying mantises freak me out!). On hands and knees or tippie toes scouring cabinets...
by Robin | Jun 12, 2011 | Faith, Great quotes
One of my favorite books is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community;" I labored through it because of its richness, depth and beauty, and it changed the way I viewed (and even live out) community. ...