by Robin | May 16, 2012 | (in)courage, Faith, Favorite things, Memoir, Nostalgia
Have you given much thought to the strength of sense-memory? How a particular smell can immediately bring to mind people, places or events in your life? Though I demanded very little in the planning of my wedding, I just had to have gardenias in my bridal...
by Robin | May 6, 2012 | Faith
The secret of the Lord is with those who have been broken by his cross and healed by his Spirit. ~ Scottish minister, P.T. Forsythe The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very...
by Robin | Feb 21, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Faith, Memoir, Personal
Every time I walk out of my front door alone, I am afraid. It's not that I fear for my safety, nothing like that. Leaving my little apartment, the one place I know in a foreign country, means journeying among the unknown. It's uncomfortable. It's...
by Robin | Feb 10, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiring, On my soapbox, Personal
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Recently I admitted having thin skin. On one...
by Robin | Feb 10, 2012 | Faith, Family, Kids, Marriage, Personal
trust noun \?tr?st\1 a: assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. b: one in which confidence is placed2 a: dependence on something future or contingent; hope Quick – Who are the people and/or what are the...
by Robin | Jan 19, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Faith, Family, Marriage, Memoir, Personal, Travel
Tick tick tick… Can you hear it? Because I do, and it's loud and relentless…. Time. Ticking. Away. My life as I know it will monumentally change 12 days from now and I am feeling its enormity. After 19 years in the paper industry, my...