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The House Wakes Up and C Gets to Work
By eight o’clock the house is no longer quiet. It doesn’t matter what day it is — once C’s feet hit the floor, the whole rhythm of the morning shifts. He doesn’t ease into the day like some people do. He comes in hot, already talking, already planning, already working, already three steps ahead of me before I’ve even finished my first cup of coffee. Which is when the house wakes up and c gets to work ie gaming. And that’s the thing about raising a kid who isn’t a kid anymore. He’s young, yes, but he’s living a life that demands more from him than most adults ever had…
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Mile Maker Grace: Devotional Apri 30, 26
I always like to begin and end the day with Mile Maker Grace a prayer or a devotional or a blessing because not only do moms need encouragement kids and dads and even pets do to. The house was still dark when I opened my eyes this morning, but my mind was already awake, already walking ahead of me, already trying to solve problems I hadn’t even stood up to face yet. That’s how Tuesdays start around here — not with alarms or sunshine or birds chirping, but with the weight of the day sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for me to catch up. So, before anything…
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From TV Screens to the Big Screen: The Shows We Loved That Became Movies
For my best friend Debbie Finney Sutton tv is not only releaxing but therapy for us. I thought I would share shows we watched that went from TV Screens to the Big Screen: The Shows We Loved That Became Movies Some TV shows were so good, so iconic, so unforgettable… Hollywood couldn’t resist giving them a second life on the big screen. And for families like ours — who grew up on TGIF, nighttime soaps, teen dramas, and classic sitcoms — these movies weren’t just reboots. They were reunions. Having a show made into a movie gives us a chance to see our favorite characters again. A chance to relive…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
