Pandemonium. Protruding pipes. Pulled wires. Projects. Plans go awry. Problems permeate. Precarious positions cause personalities to plummet. Persons plead so planes are patronized. Life has been, of late....peculiar. I find myself planning, planting, pushing projects or packing to protect a precious person. This makes for a proliferation of “Ps” in my life. This, … Continue reading Life Isn’t Always Picture Perfect: A lesson in “P”
Author: Laurie Meek Watkins
God Gifts: Gifts which keep on giving
There are many kinds of gifts. Wrapped gifts are pretty cool. -Who doesn't want to tear into pretty packages? But....I wonder....how many of us remember these gifts a year after we get them? Then there are God Gifts. God Gifts inspire us to keep on giving. I love God Gifts. I've gotten lots … Continue reading God Gifts: Gifts which keep on giving
God’s got this…Cause you can’t handle it
GOD: I’ve got this...cause you can’t handle it. These words flashed on the screen in church Sunday. I needed this. The words hit me between the eyes. There are many things I try to do on my own. All my striving, my worry and my “fix it” mentality exhaust me. I need God’s help. … Continue reading God’s got this…Cause you can’t handle it
The Jesus Doll….a short story
My friend, Vanessa, makes Jesus dolls. I’ve fallen in love with them. If you’d like to buy one, here is the link to her etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HalfQuarterInnStudio. I’m excited to say, Vanessa’s offering a discount to my readers! If you use the coupon code : CRACKEDPOT (Perfect for the Type A Lady!) you’ll get 15% … Continue reading The Jesus Doll….a short story
Five Perks Of Being Old (a Type A Checklist)
Welp…I’m getting close to another birthday. Soooo- Thought I’d refresh my old checklist of the perks of being old. 1. I can avoid makeup. I need a putty knife to fill my wrinkles. Many days I don’t bother. When I throw on all that “Look Younger” makeup, I kinda look like an over-the-hill … Continue reading Five Perks Of Being Old (a Type A Checklist)
Five Things You Need To Know (A Type A Checklist)
God is sending us a message loud and clear: “YOU are loved!” The Type A Lady is forgetful, however. That’s why I created my Checklist of FIVE Things YOU (ahem...I) Need to Know! Let me know what you think! Perhaps you can help me remember some more great God Stuff! Send me a message! I’m … Continue reading Five Things You Need To Know (A Type A Checklist)
SLOW DOWN: No Wake Zone
I hate riding in the boat when it’s zipping through the water at full speed. Bumpy. Saltwater spray. Wind. Yech! The Type A Lady and her bad back hold on for dear life! We can’t take it! No Wake Zones are my favorite. Those official signs tell all boat drivers they MUST creep through the … Continue reading SLOW DOWN: No Wake Zone
Monday Mood: Type A Lady Is Going GREEN!
I’ve always been green (kinda). I like green stuff. I don’t waste. I’m a re-user and thrift store buyer. OK, truth be told, I’m cheap. But I’m also green. Here are four ways The Type A Lady is GREEN: 1. I eat green stuff. Smoothies are sorta green, right? I put a bunch of spinach … Continue reading Monday Mood: Type A Lady Is Going GREEN!
Fun Friday: Fathers Day Trip To The Cabin
Maybe you didn’t have the best relationship with your earthly dad. Don’t let that stand in the way of falling into the arms of your heavenly one! This Fathers Day, my prayer is that you honor the Dad who knows you best. He’s right here ready to wrap loving arms around you. Run to Him...and … Continue reading Fun Friday: Fathers Day Trip To The Cabin
Monday Moods: The Cracked Pot’s Cheer
We have this treasure in jars of clay to show the all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down, but not destroyed. -2 Corinthians 4:7-9 I have it memorized. It’s part of my … Continue reading Monday Moods: The Cracked Pot’s Cheer










