Creating a home on (and off) the range
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My love affair with travel trailers started early. My best friend in grade school lived across the street from me. In her driveway was a little house on wheels trimmed in turquoise aluminum and shiny chrome. It had a stove, tiny fridge, dinette, a couch that converted into a bed, and a cramped bathroom, which…
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Well, that was weird. I’m talking about 2020. It was also stressful, challenging, lonely at times, and disappointing. The beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect back and look forward. How did we handle the first worldwide pandemic in our lifetime? And since it is still going on, how can we…
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I love many things about fall. Here in Texas, oppressive heat gives way to crisp, sunny days that beckon me outside. Gold, crimson, and rust-colored leaves float to the ground like nature’s confetti. I dig my favorite boots and sweaters out of the closet. Then there’s the food. Apples, pears, cinnamon spice, and, of course,…
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Hey there, my friend, with your face getting hot behind your mask in the grocery store. And you who is working harder than ever to keep up in a world that changed almost overnight. You whose heart is hurting because of injustice you’ve faced in your own little corner of the world. All of you…
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How long does it take to tile a rather large shower? For us, it took six months. We mostly only worked on weekends. Truth be told, there were a lot of Sundays when we did nothing on the shower. Why? Because life in the middle of a pandemic can be hard. We also had two…
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I just got back from a vacation that included a 24-hour trip to Yellowstone National Park. Last summer, I spent about 30 hours at Yellowstone on a road trip. Between these two quick visits, I saw so many jaw-dropping, sigh-inducing, peace-filling sites that I wanted to share them with you. Yellowstone is HUGE, nearly 3,500…
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Some folks are natural minimalists who don’t hang on to anything they don’t use. I am not one of them. All my life, I’ve struggled with clutter and disorganization, so I’m always on the lookout for helpful methods. Why do I keep so much stuff? I can think of many reasons. That lemon zester will…
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During my personal Bible study time this summer, I wanted to spend time in the Old Testament focusing on books that are less familiar to me. But since my easily distracted brain needs structure, I wanted some kind of study guide. What to do? Then I remembered the notebooks packed with lessons sitting on the…
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Why do some people become stronger after experiencing a crisis while others crumble under the losses? And is there anything we can do to build resilience in the middle of a struggle over which we have little control? How can we support mental health in ourselves and encourage others during a crisis? That’s what I’m…
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As I write this, we’re still staying home due to coronavirus. I’m keeping very busy, due to our never-ending master bath remodel, various writing duties and the usual cleaning and cooking involved with a house full of people. Every once in a while, I want to try a new recipe. But I’m tired and busy,…
