Give Me the Gift of Time

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Recently, my brother-in-law and I shared our birthdays during the set up for my stepson and his fiancé’s wedding. Jason and Laura bought us a luscious chocolate cake, and everyone gathered around to sing “Happy birthday to you.”
My husband, children, and family were so concerned that my birthday received its due in the midst of the [...]

Kadie and Stan’s Wedding: Magic in Michigan

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I’ve just returned from St. Joseph, Michigan where I had the privilege of celebrating Kadie (my best friend’s daughter) and Stan’s marriage. The following is a brief account of the festivities that blessed me beyond words or photographs could capture:
The warm, generous hospitality of new friends graces me. This expansive three-story home provides a place for [...]

Koroneburg Renaissance Faire

Koroneburg Renaissance Faire in Corona, CA

Do you need a little enchantment? Try attending a Renaissance Faire! Last weekend, my husband traveled down to Corona, California to visit the Koroneburg Renaissance Faire. Â
These kinds of events are a “creative date” for us and this particular enjoyable outing did not disappoint.Â
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We go to festivals in order to remember what it feels like to have a [...]