Ok, so it’s not a hair-brained scheme. I think it’s just plain old common sense. Being frugal. Tight. Daring to be different. Spitting in the face of consumerism. Whatever you wanna call it. Already a problem…2, in fact. It’s a birthday month for the Kelley house. The youngest darling turns 12! Oh, my. She wants [...]
Archive for January, 2009
30 Jan
Spending nothing in Feb
From Leaving Excess, who got it from Mom Advice. What a novel idea. Spend nothing. We have heard so much lately about the economic downturn/crisis. You don’t have to look far to read about layoffs, buyouts, and foreclosures. So far, my life has continued on as normal. As if my family is completely immune to [...]
22 Jan
Buster–May He Rest in Peace
We’re mourning the loss of an old friend today. Poor little guy, he’s been through so much! Frequent tooth trimmings have been very trying on his little body. Last week, when he started looking sick, I took him back to the guinea pig doctor where he was diagnosed with a respiratory infection, given medicine, etc…”that’ll [...]
22 Jan
Old Habits Die Hard–or Must They Be Killed?
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. Margaret Thatcher I know that God has already won the victory, but there are certain battles I’m still fighting. For example, how many times do I eat healthy, exercise regularly, convincing myself that these are life changes and then go back to [...]
16 Jan
Sunny Days, Stucco, and Being Comfortable
I miss this house…a lot. Among other things in Arizona…like the WEATHER! Ah, beautiful Arizona. I’m so comfortable now(except for the cold temps!), which is not necessarily a good thing. Sure it feels good, but can I really be effective for Jesus and His Kingdom if I’m comfortable. In Arizona, I was NOT comfortable (except [...]
10 Jan
So, did I finish?
I know that’s the question that all who faithfully read my blog (all 2 of you according to my dashboard blog stats!) have on their minds this morning. Did I finish reading the Old Testament by the end of 2008? Sorry to say, no, I didn’t. I’m still a little over 100 pages away from [...]
6 Jan
A Strong Warning
The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. Isaiah 8:11 These words, spoken by Isaiah early in his years as a prophet of God, reflect the commitment to God that it takes to follow Him whole heartedly. To trust in Him alone. I’m looking for focus and a [...]
4 Jan
Love is…
I’m reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan(as is everyone in my circle right now) mostly in an effort to redefine love in my mind. I highly recommend it, btw. My desire is to love God again. To feel love for Him, to fall in love with Him, to just be able to say “I’m crazy [...]
3 Jan
Gettin’ Healthy Update #492
I know, you all probably thought I gave up on my Gettin’ healthy “project” that I started back in October…well, you’re wrong! Sure, the holidays have been tough. LOTS of good food available all the time. Someone’s always making some delectable homemade goodies and making gifts of them. It seems the norm to over-indulge during [...]
