Have you ever wondered if each snowflake is truly unique? I know if you live in Rochester the recent snows have been a little less than thrilling. I mean, the sun comes out a few days to tease us and the temps rise just enough to melt stuff away and make our back yards into... Continue Reading →

The other day I got a notification from my blog platform that I was eligible for a custom domain name free for one year. I would shamelessly plug it, but you're already here. 😉 Anyway, after taking advantage of the offer, I got an email telling me I could customize more things, and had more... Continue Reading →

Have you ever done something without thinking, and afterward wished you had thought for just a second and made a better choice? This happened to me on Sunday. I've been in charge of the misprinted mug distribution at church. Love it. Love organizing, and working with people, and even spreadsheets. We're nearing the end of... Continue Reading →

I was surprised by snow again recently. I know- Rochester. How could I really be surprised, right? But I was! As I was driving, I passed some geese that ran across the road and went straight into the pond. And I shivered and said "Wow, are they crazy!! I could never!" And then the thought... Continue Reading →

The other day we'd finally had the first real snow of the winter while I was asleep. It was a surprise to wake up to the world covered in white. I didn't realize this fact though, until I was ready to leave the house. I opened the front door and saw the driveway covered, and... Continue Reading →

Have you ever noticed that dogs have no respect for boundaries? They come sniffing around any time we sit down for a meal, sometimes being so bold as to stick their nose right up in my business, knowing full well they aren't invited to the table. And I have to remind them to go lay... Continue Reading →

Have you ever been in a hurry in the kitchen while making salad dressing, or dough that needs to rise (and the bowl needs oiled), and without thinking you grab a plastic bowl to put it in? Or you store pasta with red sauce in a plastic container? Ugh, I hate it when that happens.... Continue Reading →

New year, new you! This is a phrase commonly touted at the beginning of every year by gyms, supplement companies, diet programs, health gurus, life coaches, and other outlets that promise "you'll be a whole new person by the end of January!" All you have to do is buy our products, join our gym, follow... Continue Reading →

This morning I was catching up on some things on my computer. I took the morning slowly, as the offices at church are closed and we are between holiday celebrations, so there was nothing pressing to be done. I stayed in my pjs for some time while I worked. After a while, I noticed myself... Continue Reading →

The glorious weather we've had recently had me outside more than I had been when the weather had turned cold. Our little pepper plant in our raised bed was still going strong, and I just had to check it out and see if it was still producing fruit. I was surprised to see all these... Continue Reading →