Redeeming the Time

   For many of my adult years, one of my favorite little catch phrases was “Carpe Diem,” you know, Seize the Day. Original, no? What can I say? I was rapt by Good Will Hunting.    Then this mantra refined itself a bit…

Newest Obsession: Ziplist

   Ok you can go ahead and add me to the growing list of people singing the praises of a little do-diddy called Ziplist. I first saw it mentioned by a reader over at {lifeingrace} then my friend Katie wrote…

Commencing Training

   Oh my goodness, friends… After joking and dreaming about the possibilities of it for a few months, today I step boldly and sweatily into the half-marathon training program for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon later this Spring. Between now…

Beauty Everywhere

   This week has been equal parts hard work and sweet romance for us. My week days have been split between enjoying rare time with loved ones; caring for these silly animals and lazily monitoring the llama drama; substitute teaching…