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Full Circle
With only a few days left of 2023, I thought it would be good to share one of my stories. It was a little over 35 years in the making, and I just found out our oldest daughter didn’t know the pictures below are 35+ years apart in front of the same tree! This is… Continue reading
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Christmas Memories
Every year during the month of December, we listen to the audiobook, “A Christmas Carol,” performed by Jim Dale. It is always delightful and thought provoking. One year, in order to foster more listening engagement among my kids, I gave each of us a blank white piece of paper and had all of us draw… Continue reading
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Dreams Coming True
Realizing a dream is still a journey, and the steps rarely resemble the idea of it. Over 20 years ago, I wrote my first song. I shared it with my closest friends with trepidation. I sang it in church with a shaky voice and then kept it locked away for some time. I wondered if… Continue reading
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CELEBRATE!
My blog post today is going to be short. I just want to take a moment to celebrate the decision I made to retire early, and establish my own “perfect job” at home. I’m celebrating my 26th weekly blog post, which means I’ve been working at my new self-made occupation for half a year: “Mama… Continue reading
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TURKEY (& Special Dinners)
My middle daughter and her husband were here over the weekend, visiting from Tennessee. She is going to make Thanksgiving dinner for his folks next week, and so she asked me about how I make my turkey. When it’s something I only do once a year, there is no way I can remember! A couple… Continue reading
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The Unknown
Last Sunday, our oldest daughter completed the 2023 New York City Marathon. We helped by watching their 2 boys for part of the time she was on her trip, and on Sunday, we tried to be a part of her monumental event from our home in Oregon while she was racing on the other side… Continue reading
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Clean As You Go
Most of us have such busy lifestyles it’s hard to make time for “cleaning day.” I’ve been thinking I should offer a few cleaning hacks that could help you feel more on top of your chores overall. I really need you to know, before you read this article, that I did not go on a… Continue reading
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Soups
It has begun to get cold here in Eugene, Oregon. We’ve had a few nights by the fire, and evening dinners that consisted of soup, salad, and, on occasion, some bread on the side. It’s that time of year when soup sounds like a comforting meal instead of the side dish you think of once… Continue reading
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NORMAL
Well, after over 4 months of “retirement,” I can tell you I am no less busy, and my volunteer efforts have ramped up to a place I’m really trying to evaluate. It is the end of the week (instead of Wednesday), and I’m just going to post a simple update instead of a fully planned… Continue reading
rechelle's lifelyrics
… and other musings. Sharing tips on home organization, cooking, and design – Publishing my original songs – Publishing a new custom church song book called "Cherished Hymns"
rechelle's lifelyrics 