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You are rare, Mrs. Velveteen. Thank you for your voice and how you use it.
Commented Jun 27, 2010 on Blessing of the Fleet: Gulf Coast Oil Spill Week 8 at Velveteen Mind
Blessing of the Fleet: Gulf Coast Oil Spill Week 8
The Blessing of the Fleet occurred on June 6 in Biloxi, Mississippi. After years of good intentions to attend the blessing and boat parade but never managing more than catching it by chance from a waterside room at the Beau Rivage once, we made a point to witness the event this year. The year ...
Youre such a good friend, Joanne.
Thank you.
Commented Mar 16, 2010 on On Freedom and the Blossom at (In)Courage
On Freedom and the Blossom
The snow here has finally let go in the sun. A few days get warm enough to remind us of Spring, a coming time, though the ground still crunches with frost underfoot. The sniffles and the water puddles in the drive have kept us cooped in exhausted routines, in the smells of sick winter. The ...
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Dedra, you're an automatic love. I bet you've always been that way, and I'm so glad I got to meet some fellow Alabama girls.
Commented Feb 14, 2010 on the lingering bliss of Blissdom 2010 at JustaChick
the lingering bliss of Blissdom 2010
Honestly, I don't know what I was thinking. Well, I do know. I love all things social media. Twitter, Facebook and blogging. I haven't been as consistent with my blog.. but awww lawdy, that has changed. Following the Twitter hashtag #Blissdom will let you in on just a few things: women blog...
Right on, Megan.
Commented Jan 25, 2010 on Compassion Fatigue: Playing the Victim Card for Good at Velveteen Mind
Compassion Fatigue: Playing the Victim Card for Good
{Audioblog} Download 'Compassion Fatigue: Playing the Victim Card for Good' read by the author ... Exhaustion finally caught up with me. Little sleep thanks to round-the-clock nursing of a daughter that saves me from bitterness with her midnight smile alone, two handsy boys in pre-K a...
You're the coolest.
For the record, I remember watching Puff the Magic Dragon, and I literally wailed aloud, weeping and gnashing my teeth. I was very little. I couldn't help it.
Commented Jan 16, 2010 on If I Don't Write It Down I'll Forget at Rocks In My Dryer
If I Don't Write It Down I'll Forget
I'm trying to grease up these rusty brain cells of mine and get back to writing the occasional blog post--not a bad thing to do when one has, you know, a blog. I've been working on a post documenting the vacation we took over the holidays, but as the story involves abject humiliation, I've been ...
THis! This, I love. So good, Robin.
It makes me ache. I love the stuff that makes me ache.
Commented Jan 8, 2010 on Chasing Sandman at pensieve.me
Chasing Sandman
My palm settles on the knotty valley of his spine, perfectly centered between bony, flesh-covered peaks; I remember when my hand covered his back. That was a "yesterday" over 12 years in the making. Though past experience tells me he's going to say something that will sweetly sting my heart, I'm...
I think it's courageous - awkward, but courageous.
Commented Jan 4, 2010 on It never occurred to me to pray for Tiger Woods--#ChristianFAIL? at pensieve.me
It never occurred to me to pray for Tiger Woods--#ChristianFAIL?
Well, now...Brit Hume's suggestion that Tiger Woods needs to embrace the Christian faith surprised me (on national television, no less...!). What are your thoughts after watching this clip??
Gorgeous, you.
Commented Nov 6, 2009 on Oh what a tangled... at pensieve.me
Oh what a tangled...
This morning I was entangled by silvery threads beaded in dew. Spun and woven and snowflake-unique, patterned and random and each a gossamer masterpiece. Delicate garland adorning iron tree, beauty softening hardened beast. Life-sustaining for one, life-taking for another. Home and to...
Oh, I love that you didn't cancel. Just look at the plates! Thank you for sharing it with us. I've loved hearing these friendship descriptions.
I'm missing you, and I hope you're feeling better.
Commented Oct 22, 2009 on A little party of sorts at pensieve.me
A little party of sorts
A few weeks ago I wrote about how excited I was to have a "reason" to use my darling soup plates I've had for years but have used only once; Amber, The Runamuck, encouraged her readers to celebrate "friendship" by hosting a "Sister Party". I've thought about hosting a get together with friends ...
My firstborn draws little stick people for me, and that really blesses my heart.
Commented Oct 16, 2009 on What "blesses YOUR heart"? at pensieve.me
What "blesses YOUR heart"?
What are the little, almost ignorable things that touch you...that can turn a frown upside down and absolutely make your day? It's almost a joke in my home, the teensy things that "bless" me. {This is more a Southernism than a spiritual blessing, though sometimes they're 'bout one in the same...
Well, let me tell you, if you knew about my little problem with bringing home too many dishes, you'd know just how much I love and understand the idea of using glass as an excuse to have a party. I'm a country girl who could eat cereal with a wooden spoon, but I L o v e my fancy dishes. I don't know how it happened.
I'm so pumped that you're doing this.
I love you.
Amber
Commented Oct 12, 2009 on It's as good a reason as ANY to have a party! at pensieve.me
It's as good a reason as ANY to have a party!
I'm hosting a party on Friday for one of the silliest reasons on the planet. Once upon a time I would buy anything if it was on sale for at least 75% off. With great enthusiasm I would justify rationalize explain to my husband "BUT-HONEY-LOOK-HOW-MUCH-MONEY-I-SAAAAVED!!!" while he would just sh...
I just did a heel kick in midair for you.
You're so pretty, by the way. I love you.
Commented Oct 9, 2009 on Time Magazine: Page 64 at pensieve.me
Time Magazine: Page 64
Okay, so this might not be a big deal to you, and I know it really doesn't "matter"...but daggum it, I'M QUOTED IN TIME MAGAZINE THIS WEEK!! Picked up from the online article I mentioned a few weeks ago, they decided to include it in print. The cover story might be "The Tragedy of Detroit" bu...
This is so great, Shannon. I don't know if I'll be able to forget "Be Strong. Be Squished."
Commented Oct 6, 2009 on A Very Squishy Public Service Announcement at Rocks In My Dryer
A Very Squishy Public Service Announcement
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so I'm rerunning an old post I originally published last fall. This summer I got a birthday card from my health insurance company. "Congratulations!" it read. "You're 36! To help you celebrate, we'd like to pay for you to have your tender anatomy squ...
How fun is that?!
Commented Sep 16, 2009 on GOOOOOOOOAL!!! at pensieve.me
GOOOOOOOOAL!!!
It's not easy to take pictures when you're screaming at the top of your lungs.... I was so excited, I couldn't focus...my baby is to the left, the goalie is laid out with NOTHING in his hands, and the ball is nested comfortably just out of the frame to the right...e...
Just wow at this post and these comments, too. You make me think of Hope, where I put my hope, where I spend my money.
I would never have known about the Tide bottle caps. I'm in.
You are so careful with the sound of your words. They're beautiful. I'd probably buy anything you told me to.
Commented Aug 28, 2009 on Hurricane Katrina 4th Anniversary: Loads of Hope at Velveteen Mind
Hurricane Katrina 4th Anniversary: Loads of Hope
{Audioblog} Download 'Hurricane Katrina Loads of Hope' read by the author Razor wire used to lace along the length of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Two blocks north of the beach, along the railroad tracks where the earth rises just enough to slow the rush of surging water, coils of sharp wire k...
Let us know! I love this post.
Commented Aug 27, 2009 on "It hurts me more..." at pensieve.me
"It hurts me more..."
My baby is in surgery right now, and though they’ve given me the update that “everything is going well and she’s doing fine,” my baby is in surgery right now. I inhale fully and hold the breath. It’s not because of illness or disease, it’s just routine oral surgery; impacted wisdom teeth and bon...
I'm proud of this, your words here. I love this post.
Commented Aug 26, 2009 on Anticipation of Her Self at Velveteen Mind
Anticipation of Her Self
These days, my focus is going small. My mind is a tight-angle lens. All I see is my family. All I hear is the simple laughter. All I feel is anticipation of the weight of a baby girl in my arms as she impatiently kicks her way to her birth day. I rock in the glider in my sons’ room and instin...
I did it!
Commented Aug 25, 2009 on Southern Living magazine. FIVE DOLLARS!! Giddy up!! at pensieve.me
Southern Living magazine. FIVE DOLLARS!! Giddy up!!
Oh, my ever-lovin' word-- Twitter doesn't just suck time enlighten you in 140 characters or less; now it saves you money!! Thanks to @WeareTHATfamily for passing along the 4-1-1 (who heard about it first from BooMama, Queen of the South). If you've a) ever wanted to learn about the South from...
The Mother Letter Project is the best gift ever in the history of all human kind ever. Amen.
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on Cambria Cove ~ a feast for the senses! {REVISED WITH WINNER!} at pensieve.me
Cambria Cove ~ a feast for the senses! {REVISED WITH WINNER!}
CONGRATULATIONS TO Stacey at Tree, Root & Twig!!! Thanks to all who commented, tweeted, facebooked and/or stumbled--you're all winners for having discovered Cambria Cove, right? (keep them in mind for future shopping!). BTW, I loved your stories about "favorite gifts" so much, I'll be blogging...
http://twitter.com/amberrunsamuck/status/3513283704
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on Cambria Cove ~ a feast for the senses! {REVISED WITH WINNER!} at pensieve.me
Cambria Cove ~ a feast for the senses! {REVISED WITH WINNER!}
CONGRATULATIONS TO Stacey at Tree, Root & Twig!!! Thanks to all who commented, tweeted, facebooked and/or stumbled--you're all winners for having discovered Cambria Cove, right? (keep them in mind for future shopping!). BTW, I loved your stories about "favorite gifts" so much, I'll be blogging...
The new arcadia floral glass is GORGEOUS! Wow, Robin, thanks for a chance at this! This is a great giveaway!
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on Cambria Cove ~ a feast for the senses! {REVISED WITH WINNER!} at pensieve.me
Cambria Cove ~ a feast for the senses! {REVISED WITH WINNER!}
CONGRATULATIONS TO Stacey at Tree, Root & Twig!!! Thanks to all who commented, tweeted, facebooked and/or stumbled--you're all winners for having discovered Cambria Cove, right? (keep them in mind for future shopping!). BTW, I loved your stories about "favorite gifts" so much, I'll be blogging...
When I have a lot of yard work to do, I get my boys to follow me around like we're in a parade. We play pretend instruments and march. It's so sweet and can last a long time.
Commented Aug 17, 2009 on Dance of the kindergartner at pensieve.me
Dance of the kindergartner
A container of bubbles might just be the answer to World Peace... July, 2009, Clemson's Bowman field. Entertainment provided by wide open spaces and the whimsy of cousins at play. There are enough smiles in one bottle to illumine Times Square... They're the kid equivalent of a kitten...
Wahoo!
Commented Aug 15, 2009 on COUNT! OFF!! NOW!!! {Better than Mouseketeer roll call!!} at pensieve.me
COUNT! OFF!! NOW!!! {Better than Mouseketeer roll call!!}
Thanks to Sarah In Real Life for getting the linky party started...PLEASE register a link to your blog if you're headed to Asheville at the end of next month for the Type-A Mom Conference. Not signed up yet? Register now!!
Look at that cute little ... t-shirt.
Atticus Finch? Oh my heart! Your GORGEOUS FACE? Goodness to Mercy! (in)Courage? Seriously, this day is GooD.
Commented Aug 10, 2009 on Unintentional lessons at pensieve.me
Unintentional lessons
"I wanted you to see what real courage is.... It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." ~ Atticus Finch, in Harper Lee's, "To Kill a Mockingbird I remember Mama's king-sized bed, indoor pla...
THIS is your gift! I want a book of this. Beautiful.
I love you.
Amber
Commented Aug 7, 2009 on The music, the mystery, the terror of night at pensieve.me
The music, the mystery, the terror of night
I stepped out my back door at 8:37 p.m. last night, swayed by last year's "shrinking" and unworn clothes in my closet, determined to counter age and metabolism and years of Chick-Fil-A nuggets and fries, to pursue health and fitness and that damnable, elusive fountain of youth. My commitment to...
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