Archive for December, 2008

He Gives Wisdom to the Wise

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Daniel said: “Blessed be the name of God from age to age, for wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons, deposes kings and sets up kings; he give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, […]

Sewing Stash Subtraction

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

It’s the time of year that I work on my goals for the upcoming year.  I do not make resolutions.  They are usually too general and broken too easily.  I try to focus on a few goals for the various facets of my life.  Goals are measurable. Today I am sharing my 2009 goals for […]

The Horrid Day After

Friday, December 26th, 2008

I used to shop the day after Christmas sales when my children were young and I was less frugal.  I would buy lots of Christmas wrap, ribbons and cards at the half off sales.  I never saved any money, but I was able to buy much nicer items.  Nicer items that were just going to […]

Thriving on Less

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits has written Thriving on Less: Simplifying in a Tough Ecomony, as a companion Ebook to his The Power of Less.  I think the timing of this book is very appropriate to the coming new year.  After a recession that has already lasted over a year and is showing no signs […]

Happy Puppy Dance Winner

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Lauren is the winner of Eric Dodge’s autographed CD, A Christmas Wish.  As soon as we receive Lauren’s address, the CD will be on it’s way. Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas from the Island

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Today I’m enjoying the freshness of the morning, and feeling blessed. I’m celebrating the birth of my saviour and the abundance with which I’ve been given.  Last night I sat out on the beach and watched the stream of brightly decorated boats as they sailed along the coast of the mainland in their annual parade of glory.  The […]

Richness in Poverty

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought […]

The Winter of Candy Canes

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

It is time to play a Wild Card! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour. Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book’s FIRST chapter! You never know when […]

It Is Better

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death, than the day of birth. It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting; for this is the end of everyone, and the living will lay it to heart. Sorrow is better than […]

Marketplace Memos

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

It is time to play a Wild Card! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour. Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book’s FIRST chapter! You never know when […]