From the category archives:

Living Life

The Tale of the Chicken Snake

April 26, 2012

Oh y’all. This chapter in the chronicle of Myra’s life cannot be missed, so I’m writing down for posterity. And for laughs. Really. If you are my friend on Facebook you might have already seen a bit of the snake saga, so forgive me for repeating myself. There are just so many funny details that [...]

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Happy Birthday, America!

July 4, 2011

I hope you each have a wonderful day celebrating America. Whether you spend your day working, on vacation, hanging out with family or friends or in quiet solitude, I trust that you will take a moment to praise God for America. Today, we’re spending time with my family and then our annual church picnic is [...]

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What Are You Eating?

April 6, 2011

I’ve shared parts of my health journey with you before.  From my weight loss journey {that’s still going on}, training and running a 5k or two {and now training for a 10k in three weeks} to dealing with fear about my body image, I’ve spilled my guts to y’all.  Huge HUGE hugs all around for [...]

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The County Fair

October 12, 2010
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A couple of weeks ago, my family and I went to the county fair. It was so much fun, but when the sun went down, it got chilly! The most fun was watching my 20 year old brother experience the fair for the first time…poor, deprived child, he was. Ha! At this point, I was [...]

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All Except The Santa Maria

September 28, 2010
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Last week, we went back in time on a little field trip to see the Nina and Pinta. My mom organized a group and we had a great time…except for the fact that we all about died from a heat stroke. It was SO hot…like 98 degrees HOT. The Pinta My sweet Ridley Apparently, I [...]

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The Last Hoorah of Summer

September 21, 2010
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At least that’s what I’m telling myself. The temps are trying to fool me into thinking that it’s still summer here in Alabama. But I just checked the calendar and it’s almost (almost) October!  Anytime Jack Frost decides to arrive will be fine by me. Until then we will relish the last warm air moments… [...]

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Summer Fun!

June 15, 2010
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Ridley has been immensely enjoying his summer. He’s been to the park, on bike rides, to the farm, playing with cousins, watching his mommy and Pa-Paw plant a garden, dancing around in the sprinklers and all kinds of other fun. Summer ativities keep us very busy, but it’s a good life. What are some of [...]

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How To Make Time Stop Flying?

March 29, 2010
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It seems like just yesterday that I was breathing in that sweet newborn baby smell.  Where has the time gone? It’s gone too fast.  Way too fast. Today, I’m enjoying the sweet pitter-patter of baby feet walking on the hardwood floor. Growing.  Maturing.  Discovering.  Getting into everything.  Ahem. Those sweet baby feet. Satisfying. Loving. Being [...]

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