“How fun!” I find myself exclaiming this many times throughout the week. Here are just a few things that touched me or made me smile:
New Books to Read:
Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood I have always enjoyed children’s literature. Glory Be is about 1964 Mississippi and segregation.
The Inklings by Harry Lee Pope It’s in at the library! I’ll be picking it up and digging in soon.
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As an adoptive mom, I was deeply touched by this post, Dear Moms of Adopted Children. Even if you’ve not adopted, it’s worth reading.
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I have two 13 year-olds who are huge Blimey Cow fans. This week’s video was Seven Ways to Beat Writer’s Block. I thought it was cute.
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What we are eating next week:
- Saturday Homemade chicken noodle soup.
- Sunday Cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes. They asked for them again!!!
- Monday Spaghetti, broccoli (frozen)
- Tuesday Chicken and rice (The old-fashioned kind my grandma used to make), green beans
- Wednesday Pizza
- Thursday Hamburgers, fries, mixed vegetables
- Friday Taco salad
Baking this weekend: Salted Carmel Shortbread
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Have a great weekend! Remember Philippians 4:8. “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Thanks for including me in your post. I love you snowflake photo, gorgeous!
I can’t wait to try the recipe! I have the caramels in my pantry, just waiting to become gooey delicious-ness.
I’m glad you liked the snowflakes.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh, I;d love to read that Inklings book! Which reminds me that I have 3 books waiting for me, augh! Darn snow!
Too many books! Not enough time! Thanks for linking-up today!
Definitely…How Fun! What a neat idea for a post.
Your photographs are beautiful!
Thanks for the link up too!
Thank you and you’re welcome!
I’m happy to see you here and hope you are feeling better!
The salted carmel shortbread sounds yummy!
Happy Friday!
Beth
It really does look yummy! I’m making it on Sunday.
Happy Saturday, to you 😀
Thanks for linking-up today!
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