Butter and Honey

Let's Celebrate!

03:26, Friday, August 7, 2009 .. Posted in Just Thinking .. 2 comments .. Link

A Community Service Announcement:

August 8th is the official

"Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day"

Doesn't that just make you smile thinking about it?

I also really liked this quote that I found:

"If you have to buy zucchini, you must not have any friends."

So - will you celebrate?

Phone Research

12:02, Thursday, July 23, 2009 .. Posted in Just Thinking .. 1 comments .. Link

Yesterday I stopped at the dept. store on my way home from a few errands to get some new pants for Dear Son #3. I called home to make sure what size he needed then went about my shopping.

Soon, my phone rang.

I answered it, "Hello."

The professional, calm, and assured voice on the other end said, "Hello, I am a non-attorney spokesman and this is an urgent message from the What Sons Want Foundation. A recent survey has revealed that boys between the ages of 12-14 years old prefer jeans that are darker in color instead of lighter in color."

Too, too funny.

Love, Love, Love Fireworks!

10:59, Saturday, July 4, 2009 .. Posted in Just Thinking .. 1 comments .. Link

We saw our first set of fireworks tonight and looking forward to more next weekend!

Did you get to see some fireworks??

Busyness - a link

10:03, Thursday, January 22, 2009 .. Posted in Just Thinking .. 0 comments .. Link

I read a great post this morning on In All Things Give Thanks. It's great to discover a new (to me) blog, and even better when they hold dear so many of the same things. I pray that I examine myself in the stillness and see where I am Being Under Satan's Yoke.

Are You BUSY?

Why Blog?

08:00, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 .. Posted in Just Thinking .. 1 comments .. Link

After two weeks of gorgeous sunshine and warmth, this morning is overcast and grey and cold. I guess it's winter again.

And - at a friend's prompting, and her enthusiasm over starting her own blog, I am blogging again. But I was thinking last night, Why Do I Blog? Or why does anybody blog? Or why do I, personally, feel the need to post the thoughts in my head and the personal happenings of my life in such a way? Why not just keep a journal?

What do I get out of blogging? Blogging is first and foremost a place to put my thoughts, or work out things that are wrestling in my head. Things are clearer in the logical black and white of a printed page (or screen), and it's much easier to copy and paste and move things around to their proper, sensible, orderly place. Blogging is a way to keep track of what is happening in my life. Those great moments where I know I have to write this down so I can remember the details that make it so special. But I think the reason that drives me (and most people) to blog more than anything else is my very human need to connect with others.

When I sit down to blog, I ('m sure I try to) word things and maybe have a great picture or two in place to grab someone's attention enough that they want to leave a comment that essentially says "Me, too!" Am I trying to impress someone? Do I show all the wonderful things my children say and do and paint a picture of household bliss? Do I show all the crafts I make in order to "Wow!" someone? What a great feeling! and it validates the time I spent writing and editing and making sure everything is just right. Let's not forget having an intriguing or enticing Title.

But on the other side of that -- when that doesn't happen, then what? Do I decide to post or not post something based upon how many comments or views a previous, related post got?

I've read a lot of blogs and I've followed some blogs for quite a while. I have seen blogs that stay with a nice comfortable following as the author writes from her heart things that are happening in her life. I've read crafty blogs with huge followings. I have watched a blog (or blogger) go from heartfelt and beautiful anonymity to (after making a bigger connection and gaining a wider 'audience' ) a big, bold, loud (and sometimes crass) blog. And there are quiet, simple blogs where I truly get to share in the joys of a family - first steps and first words, the beauty of being home and together, the loveliness of children playing on a sunshiny day, and the faithfulness of our LORD as he walks a family through trials and sorrows. In other words, like the Velveteen Rabbit, being real.

That's what I want. I want to just be real and honest and heartfelt and joyous and sorrowing and busy and organized and frugal and rejoicing in every day that the LORD gives me. And if someone connects with that, then we are both blessed.

My life is far from picture perfect, but my prayer is that even with the clutter and dust, I will humbly be myself.

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