The tension was on. Results were critical. The decorated shoebox was in place, corner-squared on my desktop. Its slotted lid was a gaping mouth- begging, begging for food. I was in the sixth grade, Valentine’s Day, 1968. I’d separated six sheets of Valentines, carefully scoring each punctured piece to pull out the cards: an elephant … Continue reading The Love Note
Category: Fun Friday
My Sloppy Love Life
Give me a break. Yech! The pressure is on. Valentine’s Day is coming. The reason I know is I listened to “Love Boat - The Valentine Special”. This cutie love drove me crazy. -Good thing I had dishes to wash. I wiped the counter watching a Hallmark “Month of Love” movie. Burning questions overtook me … Continue reading My Sloppy Love Life
Friday Fun: Undercover Christian or Laurie the Spy
I’m pretty good at covering up. You wouldn’t know to look at me, but sometimes. I’m an Undercover Christian. Oh, sure. I’m good at churchy stuff and Christian bloggy stuff and singin for Jesus stuff, but, in certain places, my faith goes undercover. Take, for example, a teeth-gritting, jaw-setting, in-your-face interaction with my hubby today. … Continue reading Friday Fun: Undercover Christian or Laurie the Spy
Fun Friday: My life as a nun
How in the world did I become a NUN? It's been ten years. I haven't danced a dance, tapped a toe, or sung a show tune for quite some time. (Unless you count those times in the basement when my kids weren't looking.) I decided to audition for Sister Act. My heart racing, I belted … Continue reading Fun Friday: My life as a nun
I’m A Strange Mom
Just in time for Mothers Day! My confession: I’m a strange mom. Here’s a blog post all about my odd qualities. ...Enjoy! Below is a list (You know I love lists!) of my strange mom qualities. Perhaps some of you moms out there can relate: ___I do not dress like a teenager. My typical … Continue reading I’m A Strange Mom





