September, 2009

  1. Labor Day of Love

    September 27, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    Yesterday there was a lot of activity going on around our house.  A group of friends we met at church over the past nine years came over and did some amazing work in our front yard, which was a true labor of love.  We went from having a large yard of hard packed dirt and very little grass here and there, to having a beautiful rock scape with a brick path for me to roll around on so I can enjoy the shade of our pine tree.  It was hard work for everyone involved and I’m sure they got their exercise for the week without having to do ellipticals for a while.  Hopefully they’re not too sore today!  Check out Norm’s blog for photos and video.

    Thank you so much for blessing us with the gift of your labor and for those who donated funds for materials.  We are humbled and so grateful for your gift.


  2. Happy Birthday, Pop

    September 27, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    Collage by Dixie Sampier

    Collage by Dixie Sampier

    Last week my dad turned 70.  It’s hard to fathom because I used to think 70 was really old but I don’t anymore.  My dad doesn’t seem really old to me and I don’t think he feels that way either.  When dad was my age I was in college and it doesn’t seem all that long ago.  Time sure flies by and it seems to fly by faster the older you get.

    A couple of days ago my mom, who’s a very talented artist, showed me this new kind of art she is learning to do.  She took a copy of an old photo of my dad, when he was probably about 13, and made an interesting collage with paint and paper objects.  It’s funny to think of my dad at an age when one might be worried about finding the best acne treatment.  Although from this picture it doesn’t look like he had that problem.

    I love my dad and I’m glad he has lived seven decades in this life. It is because of the loving, godly upbringing he and my mother gave me and my brother that we will enjoy the next life together as well.


  3. Reality Angst

    September 27, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    Reality TV programming has been around for quite a while now.  In the beginning it seemed to be about contests like Big Brother and Survivor.  In the past couple of years it has become a staple in cable TV programming with shows following the lives of “ordinary people” living a different kind of life.  Jon & Kate Plus Eight became a (more…)


  4. Welcome to the Neighborhood

    September 20, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    Yesterday I noticed some people moving into the house across the street from us.  It’s a rental home and the previous tenants moved out about a month ago.  I had a feeling somebody new was moving in soon because last week new carpet was put in the house.  I haven’t had a chance yet to meet the new neighbors.  They must be locals because I didn’t see a big moving truck like you might see with cross country movers.  I saw a man and a woman but no children so they will probably be quiet.  That’s good I guess.  Only time will tell.


  5. Alarming

    September 13, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    A few weeks ago someone came to our door selling home alarm systems.  Recently, I began to ponder how nice it might be to have alarm systems for other aspects of one’s life.  For instance, wouldn’t it be nice to have an alarm go off to warn you when you’re about to do something rather foolish?  Certainly every marriage needs an alarm system for those times when you’re having an argument and you’re about to say something that you will regret later.  How about an alarm for when you’re about to eat too many cupcakes?  Yes, I could have used that last weekend.


  6. Makeover Makeover

    September 13, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    I enjoy watching TV and one type of programming I enjoy is makeover shows.  Sometimes its makeovers of the way women look.  You know where they take a woman and they get new clothes that fit them properly and their hair and makeup is changed to suit their face.  It’s fun to see the transformation and most of the time the woman looks a lot better afterward. (more…)


  7. A Dove Story

    September 11, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    I’m ready for summer to be over.  It seems like it lasts forever here in the desert, but I guess it does have an end.  It would be nice to be outdoors for extended time periods and enjoy the beauty of nature.

    Nature came to my front door today.  (more…)


  8. Time Machine

    September 5, 2009 by Karen of Scottsdale

    The other day I caught myself thinking about 30 years ago — way back in 1979.  I wondered what was I doing this time 30 years ago?  Well, Labor Day weekend 1979 would have found me in Morgan City, Louisiana.  (more…)


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