“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
Christmas Tree Joy
Do you have your Christmas tree decorated yet? Probably depends on whether you’re going to get a real one or not. If you’re…
Ho, Ho, Ho! December Giveaway!
Are you wondering if I’m planning on doing a giveaway every month now? Well, the answer is “no”, but I just couldn’t let…
First Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations, Shawn! You are the first-ever giveaway winner on Cheryl’s R & R! I drew your name out of the hat — it…
The Amazing Race
Know what I did yesterday? I competed in my own version of The Amazing Race. For those of you unfamiliar with it, The…
Handing It Down
I’m back in blogging business after a nice little Thanksgiving break. Hope your holiday was filled with good food, good times with family,…
A Holiday Frame of Mind
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived. We’re headed into Thanksgiving week, but I must admit my mind has been on Christmas…
Altered Horizons
Every now and then, especially when I am pressed for time, I’d like to share some things with you that others have written….
International Investment
Don’t you just love surprise blessings? They come in many forms, and one of mine this week was a phone call. Kayoko (Ki-yo-ko),…
Rained On
A couple of days ago it showered in our community, but we didn’t get any precipitation. How can that be? Simple — it…
Sweet Tradition
Several years ago, Don and I started our own little Halloween tradition. We go to the movies on Halloween night. We’ve decided it’s…
November Giveaway!
Welcome to the first-ever giveaway on Cheryl’s R & R! I thought it would be nice to occasionally offer a little refreshment in…
Pecan Picking
This weekend Don and I ended up participating in an old-time autumn activity that has spanned several generations in my family. My sisters,…
Teamwork
Ah, the life of a writer. No sooner had I shared with you last week about the success I was currently enjoying than…
Comforting Candlelight
Autumn has been dragging its heels in coming to our corner of the Midwest. Usually by this time in October the leaves have…
One of the Joys
One of the joys of writing arrived on my doorstep yesterday — literally. When I checked the mail, there I found a big…
Copy Cats
Remember the post, End of an Era, about us retiring our dining set and how our girls resist change to their childhood home?…
Have Some Fun
Over at relevantblog, Mary started a blog-tag (a 10-20-30 virus so to speak) by asking: Quick: What were you doing ten, twenty, thirty…
Unexpected Detours
It never ceases to amaze me how Don and I end up taking unexpected “detours” during our travels. Even on our simplest journeys,…