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saturday summary – the marked week
—– this week started with the amazing marked event, which was a fantastic success. every year it feels more cohesive, more interactive, and more meaningful. for the three days following the event, the...
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bookworm wednesday – special topics in calamity physics
between last week’s retreat and prepping for several activities this weekend, i haven’t finished any new books. that’s why this week’s bookworm review is a title i first read five years ago and...
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saturday summary – the break week
——– after the busyness of last week and a very full weekend, i was happy to take a self-imposed spring break from posting. between gathering with my family last weekend to honor my mom‘s birthday, an...
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bookworm wednesday – ender’s game
i have plenty of newly-released books on my to-read list, but when i overheard my brother-in-law recommending this book to my husband, i remembered that the sci-fi “classic” has been on my...
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figment friday – tough minutes
you know my favorite daily theme from the week is going to be the one with the seinfeld reference. today’s figment friday channels george costanza. it was fun to write, but this is honestly my least...
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saturday summary – the mountains week
—– my week in colorado has not been your typical mid-march visit. last year at this time the snow was still dumping by the foot. this year you could comfortably wear a light hoodie at the top of the...
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the finish line
it’s incredibly motivating and satisfying to set your eyes on the completion of any project, big or small, and reach the finish line successfully. jon acuff is encouraging a “finish year” with his...
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bookworm wednesday – all is grace
a biography makes it’s way into our bookworm review lineup this week. i was eager to read the final written work of an author i’ve always admired: All Is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir by Brennan Manning...
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saturday summary – the malfunction week
—— not to complain (really–nobody likes when i get whiny), but this week has been characterized by technical difficulties. every digital device that i rely on in my daily life decided to cry mutiny...
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bookworm wednesday – the invention of hugo cabret
usually i like to read the book before i see the movie it inspired, but in the case of scorsese’s epic film Hugo, i didn’t know i was dying to read the book until i was captivated by the story through...
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saturday summary – the weather week
———- i was so hoping that this week would bring sunny skies so that i could take advantage of the mild spring temps to get in some good time tending to my garden while i’m in town (and before the...
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time capsule
. behind this bookcase in an upstairs bedroom of my parents’ house lies a secret time capsule of the first twenty years of my life. it’s home to cherished mementos from milestones of my youth, dating...
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bookworm wednesday – spirit-led parenting
if you don’t already know megan, you may remember her from when i guest-posted at her blog, sorta crunchy. well, her wisdom and talent are finally available in a published book! today’s bookworm review...
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saturday summary – the full week
— this saturday has been so full that my weekly summary is bit late – after working in my hometown all week, my whole family rolled in for the weekend (17 of us from 3 different states) for a...
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big news deserves a party
i’ve been working on a little project lately, one that’s kept me busy — inside and out — for the past five months. – WE’RE HAVING A BABY!! (the obvious has to be stated shouted.) through nearly six...
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i keep coming back for more
we’ve hardly stepped into june, and already the temps are consistently in the 90s. there’s no question that this summer will be as relentlessly hot as the last. the sad thing about last year’s scorcher...
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team is one
Western Conference Champions. i’m breathless with excitement. (i used up all my exclamation points last night celebrating the win.) i’m so proud to be an okie and a Thunder fan right now. and i’m...
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daddy-daughter dates never get old
from the time i was in grade school until i graduated and left for college, i had a weekly lunch date with my daddy. he would pick me up from school and take me out to lunch, just the two of us…oh, how...
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four years of blogging
today is okieOLIO’s fourth birthday. four years of blogging doesn’t really seem like that long when it feels like i’ve always kept a blog. it’s become so much a part of how i communicate, document,...
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brave
fearless * — “a date on the calendar only has power over you if you let it.“ my husband’s gentle but emphatic encouragement shows his characteristic wisdom. i’m not sure exactly why another anniversary...
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