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Celebrating Family
Yesterday evening, as we celebrated Karl’s grandmother’s 80th birthday, I had the privilege of sharing my lap with one of the cutest toddlers around. We watched a little Cinderella and Monsters, Inc. together while snacking on some crackers and cheese. The only problem was that I couldn’t simultaneously share my lap and take pictures of…
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Word
Me: I’ve read several bloggers recently sharing their “word” for the year or their personal verse for the year. Let’s choose one for our family. Karl: I wish you had mentioned it earlier in the day. I don’t want to think about anything special right now. Me: Well, don’t think about it. Just tell me…
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Our visit to Mt. Cheaha
Two of our children are taking Alabama History this year, and we’ve taken a few field trips for hands-on learning about our beautiful state. One of our trips was a visit to Alabama’s highest point, Mt. Cheaha. I had not visited Mt. Cheaha since I was a little girl, so I was excited to get…
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Even the memory releases tension
Exactly one week ago, I was sitting on the banks of the Sipsey River beneath a cloudless sky filled with stars so bright I didn’t need the aid of a flashlight. Silver undersides of dried Mountain Magnolia leaves reflected the moonlight, nature’s nightlights scattered on the forest floor. Every few minutes, lightning lit the sky…
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November Status Update
Sitting…in my bed. I wanted to sit here and quickly write up a post detailing my adventure in the Sipsey Wilderness, but I’m finding that the composition of a post with, you know, a point…is more difficult that it used to be. I’m out-of-practice. Drinking…water with a splash of Blueberry Lemonade Mio. Reading…Les Miserables. Watching…Duck…
Leslie Wiggins 