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These finally arrived today after taking the scenic route. Excited to get them in the ground! Two Emerald Green Arborvitae, one forsythia, and one Magnolia Ann tree. 😍
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Yard progress. We still have many more steps in our plan but it’s getting better each week!
New play area for the #BrackbillTwins, complete with a place to dig in the dirt. 😍
First mow of the season, and with a new mower. 😍

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Book Review: Miriam’s Song

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 · Leave a comment ·

I love books that help bring a human element to the often matter-of-fact style of Old Testament writing. It’s so easy to read the words and forget that these people … Continue reading Book Review: Miriam’s Song

Book Review: Facing the Dawn by Cynthia Ruchti

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 · 1 Comment ·

It’s rare that a book holds my attention for long these days (who can concentrate with twin toddlers around?), but I finished this in less than twenty four hours. I … Continue reading Book Review: Facing the Dawn by Cynthia Ruchti

Coronaversary

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 · Leave a comment ·

March 13th is the official “Coronaversary” for us because it’s the day that things started to shift in our family’s life. As that date approaches, I’ve been reflecting on all … Continue reading Coronaversary

Past vs. Future

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 · 5 Comments ·

Don’t let someone’s failure in the past prevent you from seeing what could be a beautiful future.

Taking Steps Toward Objectivity

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 · 2 Comments ·

Last week, a couple of friends asked me how I manage to remain fairly objective with my observations of current events and I have been thinking about it ever since. … Continue reading Taking Steps Toward Objectivity

Assumptions and Where I Actually Stand

January 7, 2021 · 9 Comments ·

(This is an expanded version of a Facebook status I posted earlier today because I keep thinking of things I should have said, and I felt it was worthy of … Continue reading Assumptions and Where I Actually Stand

This is Thirty-Eight

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

My birthday always coincides with the time most people spend reflecting on the previous year, so I get away with only reflecting once. 😉 This year has been one of … Continue reading This is Thirty-Eight

Signed by Governor Wolf

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 · 2 Comments ·

In September, I was told it was “improbable but not impossible” to see SB983 progress because of our many delays (and a global pandemic). I took that as a challenge. … Continue reading Signed by Governor Wolf

Sweet Relief

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 · 1 Comment ·

This spreadsheet has been part of my daily life for over four years. I meticulously gathered contact info for all 253 elected officials, kept track of committees, when I contacted … Continue reading Sweet Relief

SB983 – PASSED UNANIMOUSLY!

November 19, 2020 · 6 Comments ·

Even just two weeks ago I was seriously questioning the outcome of SB983. I felt so uncertain after it seemingly became a partisan issue in the Human Services committee, and … Continue reading SB983 – PASSED UNANIMOUSLY!

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