Gettin’ busy …

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Last Friday night there was a meeting of the minds.    2 Mother’s of the Bride + 1 recent Mother of the Groom =  Plenty to discuss, and plan, and prepare and whoa baaaaaybe…that’s what we did!  Three of us are working together on two weddings.  Talking details — the What-ifs?, How to?, Should we? … Read More

Cincinnati Adventure

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Back in February Mr. D and I spent a few days in Cincinnati visiting our girl.  While Mr. D worked remotely, and Cara worked, I found different ways to keep busy.   One day while planning my free time, I got this crazy idea to contact Pastor Ryan and see if he’d be interested in … Read More

The office

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I’ve been at my new job for two weeks now.  Two wonderful weeks. For the last few years, I’ve been on a journey.  A journey to find a job I love.  When my journey began, I read 48 Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller. Dan Miller’s book covered these topics and more: Discover … Read More

Our shaggy doggy

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Mercy.  This is one pooch that needs a visit to the beauty parlor.  Which two of our children will be happy to know, is happening next week.  Thank you very much. When Gabby gets a doggy treat, like this rawhide bone, we have entertainment. First, there’s the cigar stance . . . then, the “don’t ya … Read More

New Look

CheriALL THINGS HOME, DECORATING, GENERAL

The Cottage kitchen is sportin’ a new look! A few weeks ago Mr. D informed me that we had saved up enough dough-ray-me (thanks to Dave Ramsey and our Total Money Makeover!) to buy a new refrigerator!   Then he took me on a date to pick one out! Mr. D bought me a stove … Read More

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Last summer Mr. D and I took the kiddos on a little mini vacation after my cousin’s wedding in the Chicago area.  The morning after the wedding we loaded ’em up bright and early and headed to the beach.  A favorite spot of mine and Mr. D’s — the Warren Dunes in Michigan. You can … Read More

Zeeeebra Garnish

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Remember Colin?  And Emily? I introduced you to Colin here.  Later I shared the music video Colin made for Emily here. If you go here you can view the music video Emily made for Colin in response to his music video AND a video of Colin’s wedding proposal to Emily. Recently this creative and fun couple … Read More

Here I go again…

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Those of you who have been following this blog for any length of time have watched (and read) as I changed jobs a couple, a few, ok – several times over the past few years.  Those of you who know me have heard all the reasons for the job changes.  I’m not going to go into the … Read More

Party

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Recently I helped a friend throw a surprise 40th birthday party for her baseball lovin’ hubby.  OK, not just baseball lovin’…..but CHICAGO White Sox baseball lovin’ fan.   Since Mr. D and I are White Sox (and Cubs) fans, it made the party just that much more fun. The invite instructed guests to dress in … Read More