by Robin | Jun 4, 2011 | Beauty, Inspiring, Nature, Photos
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. ~ William Shakespeare Words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think.~ Lord Byron In the sweetness of friendship let...
by Robin | Jun 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
It's National Doughnut Day and what better way to celebrate than with FREE DOUGHNUTS at your favorite doughnutteries?! Dunkin' Donuts are mmmmarvelous and their coffee is so wonderful we're actually members of their coffee club (I'd show ya the secret...
by Robin | Jun 2, 2011 | Chattanooga, Inspiring, Kids, Personal
The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. ~ e.e. cummings It was a day of endings and beginnings– My youngest, last born, always-baby-to-me, celebrating 8th grade commencement; his, both farewell to middle school and long-anticipated...
by Robin | Jun 1, 2011 | (in)courage, Chattanooga, Weather
Beyond the obvious–uprooted trees, damaged homes and property, and demolished businesses–I've noticed an unexpected change in the way meteorologists report the weather: Where previously they'd magnify the potential for "severe" weather,...
by Robin | May 31, 2011 | Beauty, Family, Favorite things, Kids, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Nostalgia, Personal
"I was too embarrassed to tell them my answer," she said out of the blue. I think it was conversation over a pile of laundry. Her youth leader had one of those books written to break ice and force people to reveal little known facts about themselves,...