Cloistered Away
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Sigur Ros
music is the shorthand of emotion. — Leo Tolstoy Can you imagine life without music? I remember that scene in Shawshank Redemption where Tim Robbins’ character breaks into the warden’s office and plays the opera record, and how every
once
We finally rented and watched Once the other night. This independent, modern musical takes place in Dublin over the period of a week. I know the word musical conjures all sorts of images of
Goodbye Grandpa.
Grandpa, today you went to be with Jesus. Even your last words, “I’m going home,” celebrate the anticipation of being with Him. I rejoice knowing that you are at peace in your new body, not
the powdered sugar incident
So this last week I’ve been cleaning out the kids rooms of toys, books, and needless junk to make room for more toys, books, and needless junk. Anyway, the other day while in the midst
grilled portabella sandwich
For the last…well, a long time, I’ve wanted to create some way of organizing the random meals that I make, love, and then can’t seem to remember when I need them. And several of you
new years resolutions: 2008
Well, we’re back from our whirlwind Christmas in north Texas; I’ll post some pictures soon. But, today is the first day of the new year: fresh starts, bright beginnings…etc. It’s time to assess the past and dream
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, part one
I really love the Christmas season: pageants and ballets, music and lights, Christmas trees, hot chocolate (or peppermint mocha’s), white elephants, parties, friends and family, and of course for the Douglass family, a little thing called
astound: to impress strongly by what is unexpected or unusual
Most of you know my husband, Mark. If you haven’t met him, the truth is you might not notice him if you were in a room together. In spite of his good looks and charming wit (I did once