Monthly Archives: January 2010

Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain

Thomas Nelson Publishers sent me the book Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David Henderson for review purposes. I actually received this book about a month before my dad died. It has taken me awhile to read … Continue reading

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Silly Reindeer Games

I didn’t really want to tell this story. But this is Ralph’s Favorite Stories week at Snoodlings and I’d already vetoed one of his choices. Plus, I told Carpoolqueen I’d tell this story as a sign of solidarity and support … Continue reading

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I’ll Give You the Shirt Right Off My Son’s Back

Before I tell you anything else, I wanted to let you know that God’s Will’s cat scans (or as my youngest son mistakenly prayed about yesterday, his “scat cans”) were CLEAR!! Woo hoo! Not today, cancer. Not today. It’s my … Continue reading

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Another One of Ralph’s Favorites: The Treasure Box Story

Ever have one of those days that’s just one errand after another? A few months ago, I had one of those days. My youngest two kids don’t have school on Tuesdays or Thursdays so I try to get all of … Continue reading

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Why Kids Get to Name Their Pets and Not Their Siblings

I don’t know who decided this would be “Ralph’s Favorite Stories” week here at Snoodlings. I guess I did, since I write the blog. (Anyone else hear Barry Manilow right there? Just a quick verse of “I Write the Blogs … Continue reading

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You Ought to Be in Pictures…Just Maybe Not So Many

My computer has an application called Photo Booth. It allows you to take pictures from the computer’s camera and add special effects. You can also record short videos. My kids call it “Face Game.” My dad introduced them to it. … Continue reading

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Theology and Doctrine aka Easy, Breezy, Weekend Chitchat

Waterbrook Multnomah sent me a copy of Joshua Harris’s newest book to review. I’d heard of Josh Harris and know plenty of people who have read his other books, but this was my first time to read one of his works. … Continue reading

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Why, Yes, This Is An Entire Post About A Cookie

Do you have a World Market close to where you live? If you do, I want to introduce you to your new best friends. Yes, I know they’re cookies, but they’re also an event. It’s like a little party every … Continue reading

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To the Birthday Boy

I’m bringing a big cookie from The Great American Cookie Company to your third grade class later this morning. Tonight, I’ll send you to choir practice with a couple dozen Krispy Kreme Happy Birthday doughnuts. On Friday, I’m bringing home … Continue reading

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Family Secrets Revealed….#6A: The One About How I Earned My Ouachita Players Nicknames

WARNING: This post is not for the weak of stomach. Last week’s post about regurgitation reminded me of another family secret. My freshman year of college I was selected to be a part of the Ouachita Players, a drama group … Continue reading

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