A Gift Idea

For those who have been hanging around our Place Called Simplicity you know all about our Memorial Box.  But for those who haven’t been dropping by very long, let me explain…. It’s a box filled with very tangible items, each representing a time in our lives where God provided, protected and proved Himself strong.  …

Brewing Storms

The other day I was out and about for my morning bike ride. I love going over to a neighborhood kind  of near our home. Many of the homes have extra pretty  architectural details that make them  kind of like eye candy to a  love-architectural-detail-in-all-shapes-and-sizes-person  like me.  This particular neighborhood also has some  very beautiful…

“It” Is Coming….

Being frank, I was actually dumbfounded at how  many of you could relate to my post the other day  about getting “it” back.    {connie, my sweet friend, your comment made me totally laugh.} I really thought most wouldn’t be able to relate. However, there was a promise I made to myself  way back {five years…

The Speed Limit

Yup. It’s true. I admit it. Yesterday was my birthday. Which I realize means that a few curious bloggy friends kinda’ might wonder… Exactly how old is that silver-haired  mom of many  anyway? *sigh* Well in an effort to put that little  bit of wonderment to rest… I publicly admit that, yes, yesterday was indeed  my birthday…

She Even Got a Standing Ovation

The Belle of the Ball was elated yesterday that it was finally  her special day. Mommy had been telling Miss Ruby  for weeks that she was going to be honored at the  United Cerebral Palsy Association of Arizona Gala last evening at {of all places}  The Ritz-Carlton…. Miss Ruby giggled and shrieked  as we prepared….

“It” Is Back

I’m often asked,  “How do you do it?” Or the most often heard comment I get, “I could never do what you do.” I think what they might be really saying is, “You are silver-haired and  should be empty-nesting it, but ummmm, you have lots and lots of kids even really little kids.” To which…

2:00pm EST Today

It has been a difficult week since hearing the news of Alicia Halpenny’s passing.  No doubt, many of you have been impacted by her life after reading her blog and hearing more about her.   {The very same day we heard about Alicia, we also heard of the passing of a sweet young girl who…