What if all of life's oddities and perplexities could be processed through making pies, cakes, and other delectable treats? After watching "The Waitress," starring Kari Russell, my husband, best friend, and I started creating our own "Recipes for Living." This romantic comedy features an unhappy waitress from the "deep South" who processes her pain through …
#53 Top Ten Unforgettable Comments
In search of my blogging identity quest post #53 is my "Top Ten most Unforgettable Comments" spoken to me over the years. They have all formed a part of who I am today. Some still make me cringe while others chuckle. I cannot believe some of the things people have said on one hand and on the other, gratefulness fills my heart for …
Missing the Mark
The small boy slowly pulled the arrow back while safely encircled within his father's strong arms. Awkwardly, shaky…true, but all I could see was the father's radiant smile. This wise man knew no arrow would come close to hitting the mark without his strength, his steadiness, his careful aim. "There you go. That's the way." He spoke with …
“Cookie Down”
"Cookie down!" My daughter, Andy, screamed! The rest of us looked up from our dough sculpturing projects to see billows of black smoke coming out of the kitchen. A few minutes earlier, Andy had noticed something cloudy in the air and gone into the kitchen to investigate. Upon opening the oven door, smoke belched out because one …
52 Misconceptions of a blogger who doesn’t “really count!”
Last night I spent a significant amount of time visiting the blogs of "40 bloggers who really count," as featured on "Times Online." The WordPress dashboard link, "Congratulations to Our 'Bloggers Who Really Count,' caught my eye and I just had to find out what these blogs had that earned them this status. As I read through the …
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51 Fabulous Trust
"We trust because of His abilities, not ours!" I almost titled this post "Doubt" due to a recent dip of discouragement; but then I came across the above quote scribbled in my journal from one of those "awaken in the night" writing moments. While half asleep, I had titled the quote "Fabulous Trust" so today I write about trust instead. …
Why Red Boudoir?
I'm heading to a writer's conference this weekend so only posting on my creativity site. I think you will enjoy this look into my Artist's Loft. Just click on the photo link below:
The Invitation
I believe that at unexpected times, an invitation for something very special comes our way. However, we can fail to see the unveiling if we are not careful. This is especially true for us busy teachers rushing around our classrooms. Recently, I received an invitation from one of my literacy students. This young woman is especially precious to me. She began …
The Gift of Time
What a glorious Mother’s Day I had! A Skype video call from my daughter, Elya, surprised me and then a brunch with my other daughter, Andy, and the women in our family delighted. We enjoyed talking, laughing, and celebrating! After that I drove down to Santa Monica for “the surprise” my son had planned. We walked around to the back of his …
JoDee Luna Art 