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Silliness required

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bloomingreverend

I love this picture. I had no part in suggesting it, setting it up, or taking it. I didn’t even hear about it from the kids. I just happened to be downloading photos when it caught my eye and made me laugh … Continue reading →

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Messy can be beautiful

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bloomingreverend

My daughter, E. loves clothes. And jewelry. And stuffed animals. And tiny things like sea shells, small rocks, and little erasers in the shape of donuts and bicycles. She also got her ears pierced recently, which means that just about everyone … Continue reading →

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The Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bloomingreverend

I am new to the blogging world (I have been writing for a grand total of seven months). Aside from figuring out things like widgets and how to post videos, I have met some new friends. Although it remains mysterious to me that we can connect with … Continue reading →

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Our backyard caterpillar

Posted on September 27, 2011 by bloomingreverend

The kids came rushing into the kitchen one day this summer saying, “Mom, you have to come and see the caterpiller!” This is not music to a gardener’s ears. Caterpillars are known to chew through leaves and can even demolish … Continue reading →

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Children in my garden

Posted on September 19, 2011 by bloomingreverend

When I was about five or six years old, I discovered that there were carrots growing in my backyard. They were out behind the shed and the little green tops were only a couple of inches high when I came … Continue reading →

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A purple harvest

Posted on August 30, 2011 by bloomingreverend

The last two weeks of summer vacation are a little dull for my children. I am back to work, as is my husband. Many friends are on vacation and there’s not much to do. My solution?Play with the vegetables in … Continue reading →

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Back to work: I choose to begin with gratitude

Posted on August 23, 2011 by bloomingreverend

Today is my first day back. My sabbatical has ended–sixteen weeks of rest, gardens, friends and family, vacation and fun. I am ready to begin ministry at the church again and this season is the perfect time for it as the kids … Continue reading →

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Stuffed vegetables (but not the kind you’re thinking of)

Posted on August 20, 2011 by bloomingreverend

I took a quick trip to IKEA this week. We picked up a few inexpensive things, like napkins and a replacement light fixture for my son’s room (a $10 lamp seemed like a good idea since he broke the last one … Continue reading →

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Teddy bear picnic

Posted on August 16, 2011 by bloomingreverend

Well, it wasn’t exactly a picnic. But it was teddy bears. While my four children are away at camp, I am washing all of their linens and duvets and comforters and bedspreads and blankets and pillows and pillowcases (whew!). I’m washing some … Continue reading →

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Gardening may not always be serene

Posted on August 12, 2011 by bloomingreverend

Gardening is often thought to be a quiet activity. Here on sabbatical, you might imagine me spending my time among the flowers in a haze of peace and tranquility. In your mind’s eye there is only the humming of bees or the singing … Continue reading →

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