Musical Thursday

Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through the Night) ~ Bryn Terfel

https://youtu.be/yWU07oVhF_4

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Oh, dear. Although 'snatch' means grab, it also has a vulgar meaning, which means I won't be using it. I confess I'm tired of those with their minds in the gutter ruining perfectly good words. Bah.

Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Genesis 2:9

And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

Saturday Links

Sunshiny SA Site shared advice she found on social media:
https://sunshinysasite.wordpress.com/2019/01/21/wise-advice-from-a-farmers-wife/

How many wonderful moments have I missed because I was in a hurry? Brilliant Viewpoint took a moment to slow down:
https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2019/01/21/homeless-man-great-sense-of-humor/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Christmas Rose by Lacey Springer contemporary Christian romance. A sweet story.

Musical Thursday

Todd Thatcher sings "O Divine Redeemer"

https://youtu.be/Vws6h-WQXg8

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

I can use 'crony,' since 1660. However, cronyism doesn't show up until 1840.

Monday Quote

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy,

not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

~ Socrates (Character in "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" by Dan Millman)

Sunday Scripture

Genesis 2:8

And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

Saturday Links

Suzanne Askham writes "Celebrate what your body can do." I'm learning.
https://suzanneaskham.com/2018/12/27/celebrate-what-your-body-can-do/

Coach Muller, over at Good Time Stories, gives you something to think about:
https://mygoodtimestories.com/2019/01/03/coke-or-water/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

His Heart's Delight (The Braedon Family Series Book One) by Mary Blayney sweet Regency romance. An enjoyable read. The back and forth between the hero and heroine delighted. I'd like to read the next book in the series.

Happy Valentine's Day

  Valentine Delivery

Time for the third novella in the series...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Lance Nelson delivers flowers every Valentine's Day. This year, he decides to show the woman he's secretly loved all his life exactly how he feels, creating a unique bouquet especially for her.

This Valentine's Day, Sharon Kelly decides to stop waiting for someone to send her what she wants and orders a bouquet of flowers for herself. She might as well arrange for her secret crush to deliver them.

God works in mysterious ways to provide the way to Happily Ever After, even when His children stand in their own way...

http://www.amazon.com/Valentine-Delivery-Holiday-Laurel-Hawkes-ebook/dp/B00IGVA8SY/ref=sr_1_3

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Inkwell did not show up until 1854. Another word to change in the manuscript. pfft

Monday Quote

Posted by a friend on social media, two years ago, and still makes me laugh:

Sunday Scripture

Genesis 2:7

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

Saturday Links

I've never had children and so will never have grandchildren. I've followed Jeff Rab for a while. This is a wonderful letter from a PawPaw to his grandson:
https://jeffrab.com/2018/12/20/dear-easton/

Those with PTSD/CPTSD may suffer similar problems to those with a brain injury. PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving shared the link to a helpful article. I need to remind myself to read it at least once a month.
https://ptsd-acceptingcopingthriving.com/2018/12/23/brain-injury-report-helpful/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

"Outlaw Platoon" by Sean Parnell nonfiction. Not an easy read. He recounts his time with Outlaw Platoon in Afghanistan, in 2006. War is brutal. He stated that battle removed the facades. Some people were dishonorable and some were honorable. In battle, a man couldn't hide what he was. I'm glad I read it. I want to read other books by Parnell.

Musical Thursday

The movie "Courageous" and the theme song by Casting Crowns

https://youtu.be/pkM-gDcmJeM

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Muddle can be used as a verb from as early as 1690; however, as a noun, I have to wait until 1818, too late for the story.

Monday Quote

True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.

~ C. S. Lewis

Sunday Scripture

Genesis 2:6

But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

Saturday Links

Learned something over at Indahs: Dive, Travel, and Photography, "It's not a fish, It's a Sea Star."
https://indahs.com/2018/12/19/its-not-a-fish-its-a-sea-star/

William Emmons gave me a much needed and searched for new perspective on the boundaries I've built to protect myself.
https://wemmons.wordpress.com/2018/12/19/the-wall-we-build/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Living with a Seal by Jesse Itzler is about his experience when he hires a Navy SEAL to live with him for a month and train him. At the original printing of the book, the identity of the SEAL wasn't revealed. He was referred to simply as SEAL. If you're easily offended by bad language and rude and crude behavior, this book isn't for you. If you understand the context and accept these men for who they are, you might want to check it out. David Goggins, SEAL, is one of my chosen mentors. I've learned a great deal from listening to interviews with him and following him on social media. I've purchases his recent book, Can't Hurt Me, but wanted to read LwaS first. It was worth it to me.