Prayers for Anissa

by Denise // 2 December, 2009 // Comments off

I first met the amazingly talented Anissa Mayhew at the Tampa Blogher Meetup. Since her untimely stroke, a super mom, uber blogger has been trapped inside her head. Every day I pray for her release and recovery. I pray that... Continue reading →

Too Tired to Trot

by Denise // 1 December, 2009 // Comments off

Since the clocks went back a month ago, my sleep patterns have been totally irregular. I’ve been falling asleep around 9 p.m. only to wake up between hours of 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and I remain wide awake for... Continue reading →

Giveaway: A Small Feat for Small Feet

by Denise // 1 December, 2009 // Comments off

For the past 30 days, my girls and I have been giving many gifts, but our 30 Gifts in 30 Days challenge draws to an end just as the season of giving begins. Therefore, I thought I would offer one... Continue reading →

Thanksgiving: Then and Now

by Denise // 26 November, 2009 // Comments off

When Allana attended preschool in 2006, her class sang “Tellie Turkey” during their Thanksgiving feast. (Allana is the first girl on the left in the long-sleeve pink shirt.) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJeS7UNIpJ0] This year, Emmalynn’s class sang the same song... Continue reading →

Give Thanks

by Denise // 24 November, 2009 // Comments off

For years, I have coveted over a platter that hangs in my friend’s kitchen. Her young child’s precious handprint forms a turkey in the center with the words “Give Thanks” cascading over the top of the dish. I have... Continue reading →

My Women’s Half Marathon

by Denise // 23 November, 2009 // Comments off

“I have this thing with fives”, Tiffany informed me last Saturday. “The number five is not a good number for me. Bad things always happen, especially on May 5.” Tiffany was assigned bib number 325 for Sunday’s Women’s Half... Continue reading →

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