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Minutes – May 21

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::faithful

Praying for

  • friends – who still need permanent work
  • young friends – preparing to step out of their parents’ homes and head off to college
  • The Architect – he has his first job interview ever this afternoon
Grateful for
  • the safety of my parents, sister and nephews who live in Moore, Oklahoma

::healthy

Sleep continues to be a priority.  I can feel my stress levels dropping as my first day at the new job approaches. I’m so excited!

::pondering

Thinking about being a woman in a [still] male-dominated workplace, and the role that my faith plays there and how it influences the way I manage and lead. Reading the writing of Mary Wallace over at the Working Catholic Mom.

::creative

(Repeat) FINALLY selecting the paint color for the house trim.  I hereby announce to the world that I WILL slap those sample colors onto garage panels and pick one before this week is over.  Please hold me accountable if I don’t announce a selection by NEXT Monday.  In my own defense, it rained on the one free afternoon I had to slap paint. 

::delicious

  • Chicken Enchiladas
  • Shrimp Tacos with Bladk Beans
  • Eighth Grade Dinner with DirtBike
  • Beef Kabobs, Grilled Corn, Berries
  • Dirty Rice and Green Beans
  • BLTs
  • Hot Dogs, Baked Beans and Tossed Salad

::fun

GRADUATION Week for DirtBike!  No, not high school – eighth grade.  It’s a big deal, as he and his friends have been together in school since they were in preschool. It’s our last year at St. Andrew Catholic School – we’ve been there for eighteen years. EIGHTEEN Years!

::looking ahead

Tomorrow is the eighth grade picnic at a local retreat/ranch.  I’m chaperoning, and this may or may not involve a turn on a zip line. And a round of paintball. 

New Glasses!  AND sunglasses!!  I haven’t been updated in several years.  I’m looking forward to some more stylish frames and stronger bifocals.

Linking up at Suscipio – come join us!

 Record the Minutes.  Keep the Faith.

EMail Anglea Pea

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PSA #10 – Perception

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Perception is the ability to see, hear or become aware of something through the senses. How do you see yourself? Is your perception skewed?  I’m guest posting over at Suscipio for Women today.  Hop over and check it out, and be sure to say hello to all of the wonderful women you’ll find  there.
Alter Your Perception.  Keep the Faith.

EMail Anglea Pea

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Friday’s Letters – May 17

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friday's letters

Dear Education Folks –  Can someone tell me why my kids check out of school  several weeks before it actually ends?  Is there a solution? I feel like I’m herding chickens trying to get them to focus on studying.  I’m considering adopting a blackout policy, where I cover every window in the house (think London during WWII) as well as the car windows. In the morning, I’ll shuffle the offspring into the car while the garage door is shut, then drop them right at the school door closest to their classrooms, and then go in reverse in the afternoon. I’ll disconnect all things electric except lights, and lock all the doors and windows.  Think it will work?

Dear Spring – We have certainly enjoyed your lengthy stay this year.  Summer is now shoving you on your way, so we’ll bid you adieu until next year and embrace the heat.

Dear Ride of Silence Organizers – This year’s ride was extremely short (thank you tornadoes) but still heartfelt.  Thank you for your efforts, and a huge hug to our fellow bikers who show up faithfully to help, marshal and show support by riding.  To my followers – watch out for cyclists on public roadways and give them room.

Dear Kasey –  I am officially changing your name to Houdini.  I have no idea how you are getting out of the back yard so you can go sit on the front porch.  Thank you for not wandering any further.

Linking up with the Ladies at Suscipio.

Recognize your Moments of Grace.  Keep the Faith.