Originally posted 19 June 2011. I was blessed to have a Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad and several uncles who were positive influences in my life. #10: It is okay to be a nerd. #9: To be careful where you park your ride. This was a painful but practical lesson my dad taught me. When I was … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Top 10 — Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)
It’s Complicated
As I was digging through TDZ archives I found a video I posted of Dancing In the Minefield's by Andrew Peterson. The imagery of dancing in a minefield triggered something else in my chaotic ADHD brain -- one of the relationship options on Facebook is "It's complicated." I don't profess to be a relationship expert, … Continue reading It’s Complicated
TDZ Retrospective: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
Origanally posted Jan 6, 2008 after my Grandma passed away. I am blessed to have had 4 grandparents who took time to teach me some of life's most important lessons. All of my grandparents left a legacy of faith, family and love. Family is important. That I was loved. There is no doubt that Grandma … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
TDZ Retrospective: Funny Preacher Stories
Originally Posted July 6, 2007 My granddad was a preacher. Actually he was my great-granddad. Granddad had a great sense of humor. Mealtimes were quite enjoyable especially when Granddad started telling stories. He had quite a collection of funny preacher stories. Usually his stories involved rookie preachers. By this time he had been a preacher … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Funny Preacher Stories
Throw Back Thursday: 16 Years Ago
Sixteen years ago The Big Guy and I were getting ready for the big day. Happy early anniversary Babe.
Throwback Thursday: Christmas 2004
One of the most important things for me about Christmas is spending time with the family. This was taken at my Grandma's in 2004.
Throwback Thursday: Granddaddy C
As a child, I enjoyed spending time with my Granddaddy C. He was my hero. Even though he died shortly before my 10th birthday, I was able to spend a lot of time with him. During my preschool years, I was able to spend a week with my grandparents every couple of months or so. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Granddaddy C
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