Weekly Roundup

Nonagenarian Birthday Roundup

Jan and I are going to attend my step father’s 91st birthday this evening, which caused me to wonder exactly what a ninety year old is called.  I knew that “octogenarian” means someone in their eighties, but I had to do the research to discover a new word:  nonagenarian.   My mom, by the way, is [...]

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Creating Memories Update /Roundup

After Christmas, I wrote of how we were rethinking our family Christmas gift exchange, underscoring the goal of creating long lasting memories instead of buying a bunch of Christmas gifts that produce (sometimes) a temporary euphoria before quickly fading from our memories.   The idea of a family vacation instead of a gift exchange resonated with [...]

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Budgeting Survey / Roundup

It is no wonder I have budgeting on my mind today; I posted a four part Budgeting Series this week.  Besides reading my series (all posts are short and simple!), I recommend Is Budgeting About Freedom or Confinement? at Money Help for Christians.  Craig, as always, challenges the reader to think as he compares the [...]

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Switching to a Smart Phone / Roundup

I recently gave in to all the hoopla and upgraded to a smart phone.  My biggest drawback was the $30 monthly fee for the data plan, but, once I learned that I could access the internet on my laptop via my new phone,  I could  justify my purchase  by dropping my  $27 a month internet [...]

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Drag Queen Bingo Roundup

Everyday Tips and Thoughts wins the title spot this week’s roundup for her blog title:  Thoughts For Thursday: Lessons Learned From Drag Queen Bingo.  I mean, how can you resist checking out exactly what lessons Kris has learned?  You will discover that this post is about much, much more than Drag Queen Bingo and just [...]

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My New Year’s Wish For You / Roundup

My New Year’s wish for you is that my favorite bible verse, Ephesians 3:20, come true in your life in 2011. “Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Why is this my favorite?  Because I don’t [...]

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Christmas Traditions Roundup

With Christmas only a week away, I am reminiscing some Christmas traditions we had when our kids were still home. Singing Happy Birthday to Jesus…before opening presents on Christmas morning.  (see picture) Acting out the Christmas story.  With three sons and a daughter, the parts were pretty easy.  Jaime was Mary, Josh was Joseph, and [...]

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The Best Day of Our Lives / Roundup

Janice and I celebrated 40 years of marriage this past week.  Our four children, children-in-law, and grandchildren surprised and honored us by sitting us down and taking turns reading tributes to us.  The thought that they would get together and agree to share their hearts with us and each other is a bit overwhelming.  Each [...]

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Body Parts, Winter Wonderland and Gratitude Roundup

With no particular Roundup Theme this week, I combined the titles of three recommended posts.  I realize my Roundup title is nonsensical,  but who knows – it might solicit some readers.  Are you one? I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I did.

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