A quick and handy guide to get your lists and life under the control of a life-settling Savior!
Who am I? I’m a kid from the 60s and a teen from the 70s. I remember a lot of mumbo-jumbo talk in those days about having an “identity crisis” and “finding yourself.” Welp, folks, at 62 I’m happy to announce: I’ve found myself! Guess who I am? I’m God’s kid! I know you might … Continue reading Identity Crisis: Solved
Here’s a little Type A Tale to help you know more about this crazy cracked pot: I had to stop at Dollar General to get dog food. After spending two days cleaning closets at my mom’s house, I hadn’t showered or changed clothes. Why bother? I’d slept on the floor and kept working. I walked … Continue reading The (not so) Secret Life of the Type A Lady
Brad and I celebrated 35 years of marriage today. -Not much hoopla, just a walk on the beach. That was enough. My 35 year marriage is a product of God and a choice, a choice to stay married. Brad and I have stumbled along this walk and powered through some tough stuff just like everyone … Continue reading 35th Anniversary – My Sloppy Love List
Disclaimer: I’m by no means a renovation expert nor a decorator, but, hey... I work hard. I tackled a yellow mustard bedroom this week. Here are the results of my labor! Just for Fun Friday, you can check it out. Mustard vs. sea foam... Seafoam, I think. I need to calm down and stop dreaming … Continue reading Fun Friday: I’m Finished Painting
Oh, Aunt Dilly! You make me so mad! I made my decision. Now you’re needling me -Stop talking to me! Be quiet, for Heavens sake! Do you have an Aunt Dilly? Don’t start searching your family tree. Aunt Dilly is the still, small voice in the back of your head which makes you doubt your decisions. … Continue reading Dealing with Doubt: Meet Aunt Dilly
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
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)
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
Heading into summer and getting antsy about those summer kids? Don't panic! First of all, take it from an OLD mom : You’ll miss time with your kids once they’re grown. But let’s get practical here. The Type A Lady knows summer’s not all a bed of roses (I have the battle scars to prove it.) … Continue reading Ten Tips for Summer Fun With Kids!
“Interruption” is NOT the blog topic on my planning list this week. Matter of fact, the word “interruption” strikes fear in the heart of any Type A. After all, we have our plans, our lists ... and our expectations. We Type A’s know how things should roll out each day. We feel the weight of … Continue reading Interruption
Confessions of a Type A Woman 