Friendship Friday

" Friends, books, a cheerful heart and a conscience clear are the most choice companions we have here."

William Mather

Thrifty Thursday ... Time Management

•  We are stewards of the time God has given us. 
• Time is not evil; God created time and pronounced it good! 
• We must discover  how to use this resources wisely. 
• Using time well requires balance. 
• Being a good steward of time means being realistic. 

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Tasty Tuesday

 "The pedigree of the honey does not concern the bee, a clover, anytime,  to him, is aristocracy. "

One of my exercise buddies is a beekeeper. Look what she gifted me! 

"The sweetness of life lies in usefulness, like honey deep in the heart of a clover bloom ." 

Monday Musings... Memorial Day

 "Let us remember

all our heroes

who have life us

while fighting 

for our country."

Parade

Grateful for the neighbors who placed a flat at each mailbox in our neighborhood. 

What did you learn today?

 Now I know the value of learning something everyday. As a child, I did not fully understand or appreciate this question my mother posed each day after school.

"Every day, be aware of learning moments, slow down when you experience one, record it in a journal, and process it with a friend. This can be a life-changing enhancing  habit.

So ... what did you learn today?" Don McMinn

When I learn something, I must put it into practice.  For me, it is to ask for help. It is humbling but necessary.

Monday Musings... primary elections

 "Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell

 them again and again and 

if those priorities begin to show up at the polls. "

Peggy Noonan

I will see the goodness of the LORD

 "I remain confident of this:

I will see the goodness of the LORD

in the land of the living. 

Wait for the LORD;

be strong and take heart

and wait for the LORD."

Psalm 27: 13- 14

Friendship Friday

 "I no longer 

have the energy for

meaningless 

friendships,

forced interactions or

unnecessary  conversations."

Source: online

Honestly, these men probably never had unnecessary conversations or forced interactions.  Their work conversations were necessary, important, and very intentional. Now, as happy retirees, they are able enjoy time with family, grandchildren and friends. 

A large group of men meet each month at a local restaurant for lunch.  This group have a special connection, love God, enjoy Bible study and are proud grandfathers. What a joy to see each of them taking time visit. 

fruit

 

pages and pages ...

 "God wrote a book,

that reality blows 

me away every time I 

stop to think about it.

pages and pages 

of God, His thoughts,

His words,  His heart, 

right there, just

a few inches away."

John Piper

Friendship Friday

"I love everything that's old; old friends,

old times, old manners, old books, and old wines."

Oliver Goldsmith 

#flowersfromafriend 

Thrifty Thursday

 Mark your calendar for these senior discounts

• Walgreens - Seniors may visit  Walgreens on the first Tuesday of the month for discounts. 
• Kohls - Each Wednesday seniors receive a 15% discount
• Ross Dress for Less  on Tuesdays 10% Discount 
• Kroger - Seniors may receive 5% discount on Wednesdays at certain locations

Tasty Tuesday

 "Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back and appreciate our surroundings.

 Letitia Baldridge

Tea 

Tea Sandwiches

and chocolate

Monday Musings...

"Relationships. They mean everything to us. They can be the source of our greatest joy and our greatest frustrations. Building long-lasting relationships don't happen by accident but by intention. Virtually all of us intuitively know we can use help. But we don't need fluff, we need clear insights a way to tap into the love and power of God, and practice effective steps to improve our most important relationships.'  This quote is from the book, "Made to Last: 8 Principles to Build Long Lasting Relationships. by Pastor Bryan L. Carter

Last month, I attended a Family Conference at a local church in our community. My husband and I attended the sessions on Marriage. After forty-plus years of marriage, we know that we still to need to grow and enrich our marriage. Developing healthy communication skills is a life-long goal.  We are grateful that Pastor Carter and his wife, Stephanie Carter were an vital part of this Family Conference for our community. 

I don't think healthy marriages happen by accident.  We are intentional about growing in the Lord how we walk in joyful obedience to the Lord Jesus. 

Rejoice in hope

"Rejoice in hope, patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."

Romans 12:12 

Kentucky Derby

 Kentucky is famous for basketball, bourbon,  thoroughbred horses and horse farms. Lexington is also know as the "Horse Capital of World." This painting captures the beauty of horses and racing. Did you watch the Derby today? 

May

 

"Do you remember  back in childhood

How we loved the first day of May?

When we hung flower-filled baskets

On door knobs, then ran away?

Do you remember how the sweetest basket

Was for the one we loved the best.

And in it went the blossoms

that were fairer than the rest?

Such a beautiful and gracious custom

Somehow lost along the way

But the memories still linger

As welcome in the May. "

Milly Watson