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Give it to God. What does that really mean?

May 20, 2013 5 Comments

We church people love cliches. It’s true. We’ve got our own vernacular going and when you decide you want in, we are happy to teach you our lingo. I’m pretty much convinced we say some things and don’t even really know what they mean. True story. Today we’re going to pick apart something [Read On]

3 Ways Your Life is Like a Toilet

May 19, 2013 8 Comments

Life is like a toilet. Sometimes you just have to flush. I had this great insight into life today while I was on my hand and knees scrubbing the throne. It’s amazing the things you think about when your hands are busy completing mindless tasks. Ok, sometimes it’s downright scary where your mind roams, [Read On]

Saturday Night Stars #11 – The Wild Side

May 18, 2013 4 Comments

here’s what you missed this week Sunday I remembered back to the time when my kids were just babies and I wasn’t quite myself. Truth be told, I may not have been fun or likable, but I was something good. I was a new mom. Maybe you can relate. Tuesday was all about A Mother’s [Read On]

Meal Planning, Pinterest Style – Recipes Included

May 16, 2013 15 Comments

Planning is not my specialty. Meal Planning is a foreign concept. Eating at my house is like playing Russian roulette with slightly less risk. I haven’t killed anyone with my meatloaf. Yet. I lack of organization and planning. Being a positive person, I say I am spontaneous. Spontaneity doesn’t work in the kitchen unless [Read On]

Printed Pants – Take a Walk on The Wild Side

May 14, 2013 24 Comments

This is an exceptionally weird What I Wore Wednesday. It’s not so much the clothes, but the actual photos that make these pictures freaky. I wish they were outtakes, but they are not. I have one shot of each outfit and I’m talking in most of the photographs, with my hands. Let’s just agree [Read On]

A Mother’s Day Gift from My Grandma

May 14, 2013 2 Comments

My grandmother (who passed away several years ago) gave me a bracelet for Mother’s Day. This year! I was as surprised as you, but on Saturday night, I found a white box with a paper lid and it said, “To mom. From FringeKid (only she used her real name) and great-grandma.” Inside was a [Read On]

To the Mom who Doesn’t Recognize The Woman in The Mirror

May 12, 2013 14 Comments

“You’re just not yourself. You haven’t been yourself in years.” I remember someone saying that to me during my early years of mommy-hood. I didn’t really understand what they were trying to say to me back then. I knew I was still me inside, but I was also overwhelmed, crazily hormonal, and tired, really, [Read On]

My Love Story

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It was the seventh game of the world series, Yankees vs. Atlanta, and I was coerced into attending a new singles event by the pastor of my church. He was hosting a night filled with fun, young people, and baseball. If I could have talked my way out of this event, I would have, but politician's and pastor's have more than a handshake in common. I couldn't say no gracefully and I had to bring a dessert. After returning empty of hand and heart from a five day bear hunt, FringeMan's friend lured him into showering and dressing with the promise of "new" girls. The pastor of this church knew what it took to corral a bunch of young men - women. FringeMan went with a chip on his shoulder and a vow to steer clear of any skirts. Although according to FringeMan, I had run into him several … Read More...