“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”
Genesis 18:5 NIV
Sweet Surprise
My good friend Teri (and partner in chocolate crime!) surprised me yesterday with a gift she found for me while on a spring…
Bookkeeping
Since you now know (thanks to my last post) that our family is a bunch of competitive game-playing crazies, I might as well…
Good Medicine
I did my best to avoid it. I took mega-doses of C and sucked on zinc lozenges for well over a week, but…
Happy Easter!
May this beautiful sunrise remind you of the “Sonrise” that can change our lives: “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be…
Take A Break
Spring break has sprung at the Barker house. Since that means it’s time to take a break from some of our normal routines,…
First Signs
Yippee! Let’s hear it for the first signs of green poking through the dull canvas of winter! Just when we feel like our…
Daredevil
As I opened the blinds and looked out into the backyard this morning, a neighborhood daredevil unknowingly treated me to his early morning…
Feeling Homesick
Have you ever found yourself feeling homesick even though you’re at home? Yes, it’s possible. Think about it a minute. If you live…
Moving Forward
“Wanna take a drive over to the east side and see where they’ve torn down all the damaged structures?” we asked Don’s mom…
More Than Meets The Eye
Are you up for an intense movie experience? If so, run out and see Vantage Point. I can’t remember ever seeing another movie…
Win-Win Situations
I got to spend part of the day yesterday with my long-time friend Jeneal. Since she just recently moved, we both travel quite…
Going "Splat"
Up for a little more basketball talk? We didn’t get to see our local college teams play this weekend, but we still worked…
Cheer On!
Many Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the winter find me and Don cheering on our local community college girls and guys basketball teams….
Whose Time Is It Anyway?
It happens to everybody. The frustration of lost time. Whether it’s projects or chores not going as planned and taking more time than…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day to all — but especially to our Sweet Giveaway winner! The winner of the Godiva gift card is… Kelli!! Congratulations,…
The Possible Dream
I confess — I’m hooked on American Idol. Don is, too, though he might not want to admit it. We’ve been watching and…
As Requested…
A few of you requested recipes for a couple of the yummy chocolate treats that rated as favorites when everyone entered the Valentine’s…
On The Job
Old man winter snuck into town during the wee hours of Thursday morning, and by the time he crawled on through, he left…