Category Archives: Halal

Even though the car gets serviced religiously …

Ugh.   I just got back from getting the car’s oil changed, and according to the (very honest and reliable) mechanic, the Ghetto Geo needs its transmission serviced, new coolant hoses, a coolant flush, its battery treated and my engine … Continue reading

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“I rather wonder now at your knowing *any* (accomplished women).” — Elizabeth Bennett

This was us last year at about this time … look at us, so relaxed, so happy. I was working graves, then, too!! The same event happens this weekend, and this time my parents will be able to join us … Continue reading

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Proud to call Walter our very own.

Things have settled down quite a bit with the kiddo at work.  Or my soul is just at peace.  (That’s probably it.)  God was VERY clear with me this week.  I must have needed obvious signs:  in the span of … Continue reading

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The Carnival

  What a typical, random Halal week.  It’s terrible knowing that all of our plants right now are so slowly fading.  They are a small part of why I love living here so much.  I knew I was going to … Continue reading

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A deed knocks first at thought …

“Lisa” by day.  “Mrs.” Lisa by … day … as well.  I’ve officially started the beginning of a long journey in the public school system.  A long, strange journey filled with middle schoolers who shriek, giggle, hit each other and … Continue reading

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12 Days Of Christmas May Be Too Many …

I meant to take a little breather from Spaces.  A coffee break. Maybe a cup of tea (out of a box, Ronna!)  Some time off I wouldn’t feel too guilty about.  And now I realize I think it would be … Continue reading

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Mi Gustan Los Platanos

Two Very Random Things Today:  One:  Another Starbucks and Husband D. incident.  A Curious Incident of a Man At Starbucks In The Night.  Husband D. loves to give the people at Starbucks (especially when he’s in the drive through line) … Continue reading

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Seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness

(Today, it is Keats To Autumn)  In the beginning, cold, frost and ice reign. In the middle, sun scorches and fields burn. In the beginning of the end, we come alive.  Wildfire smoke in the valley is blown confidently out … Continue reading

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