Thursday, July 28, 2022

Porch #53 * Bye-Bye, July

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Ah, the humid heat wave washed out to sea and then headed right back again.  She seems quite content to hover over us with no interest in moving on.  As I'm polishing up this week's edition of Porch, I shoot a quick glance out the window and and can only hope my fledgling garden survives.

Yes, I believe in global warming.

Meanwhile, we're pulling together some things for a bit of a journey, hoping the Adirondack mountains will give us a bit of respite.  Body, soul, and mind are longing for renewal, a retreat, a re-calibration.

The grandkids will be there and they are {usually} like a whirlwind of fresh air.  Our world becomes lighter and brighter and much more entertaining when they're around.  They're on the way to adulthood and I admire the people they are becoming ... often quite perceptive and far too funny for their own good.  It's fascinating to see how each one is cultivating a relationship with Jesus in their own unique way.  

Isn't it refreshing that the next generation doesn't have to look just like us to become just like Him.






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Young adults are crocheting and calling it the 'grandma era.'  Meanwhile, the 'coastal grandmother' has taken the summer by storm ... have you seen her carefully selected wardrobe and her curated home decor?  {Trust me, just because you're a woman of a certain age who lives near a coastline doesn't mean you dress, dine, or decorate like this!}

3 pandemic habits that Hannah is absolutely done with {me, too}.

Face and body and lips - my daily SPF protection.


Many of these e-book deals will vanish as July morphs into August making way for a whole new slew of bargains.  Go ahead and do a quick scroll to be sure you haven't missed a hidden gem.

This video, this song.  It's not just those people out there. We all have our weakness and we all make mistakes.  We all need Jesus.
'They kept demanding an answer, 
so he stood up again and said ... 
“Let the one who has never sinned 
throw the first stone!"
John 8:7


May the LORD bless you and protect you.
May the LORD smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the LORD show you his favor
and give you his peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

Linda

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32 comments:

  1. Love it.
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  2. I am also on the learning curve for discerning that spirituality may look different in the next generation, but is no less genuine.
    And this coastal grandmother has almost no style at all! 😁

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    1. We have our own style, girl! And it has nothing to do with flowing linen pants or fancy straw hats!
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  3. Thank you for the ebook links! Always fun to see what's on sale. I envy you the Adirondacks! Growing up, we used to go to Big Moose Lake (near Old Forge) every year to a camp owned by life-long friends of my mother's. It was such a fun time and a real blessing in my life. The camp belongs to the grandkids now. We're in a bad drought here in TX. I've lived here nearly 15 years and this is the first time I've ever seen the Guadalupe river dry. The wildlife are really suffering. Pray for rain! Have fun on your vacation!

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    1. I hear it's terribly hot in Texas. The Northeast hasn't been spared, either. The change in climate is affecting even those who thought they'd be spared.

      Hard stuff.
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  4. I love this: "the next generation doesn't have to look just like us to become just like Him."

    I did come across the terms "coastal grandmother" and "grandmillenial" recently. So interesting how times change and come back to some form of what they were.

    That's neat about young people crocheting. I never did take that up, but used to do cross stitch and embroidery (have a hard time seeing it now, even with glasses and a magnifier). But I love to see textile arts continuing in the next generation.

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    1. I miss those cross-stitch years! I had one of the samplers I made back in the 80s matted and framed and am glad I did. Little else remains. It was such a relaxing activity ... and kept me from the munchies while watching TV in the evening!
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  5. So happy for you that you will soon be spending time in the Adirondacks with your grandchildren, Linda! I'm still on a "high" from having Virginia with us for two weeks this summer, though the only break we got from the oppressive heat were the few days we spent in the Smokies. Enjoy every moment of the much-needed vacation!
    Blessings!

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    1. Every second together has become extremely valuable, hasn't it. They've only been gone one day and I'm missing their chatter, their energy, their joy ...
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  6. Had to click on "Random Yellow July Somethings" since that's one of my favorite colors. Love its bright cheerfulness. Your granddaughters(?) provide their own bright cheerfulness with those stellar sunflowers! How delightful you'll get to spend time with them soon.

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    1. Nancy, hi .... yes, I loved that YELLOW post and was happy to dig it out of the archives!
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  7. I always appreciate your book recommendations, Linda!

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    1. Oh Lisa, I'm so glad! I hope the links started working for you ... I always love peeking at other readers' bookshelves.
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  8. I agree with the three pandemic habits as well. Can't believe we are at the end of the month. Have a great weekend!

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    1. The pandemic did us few favors. But many of us learned a whole lot of lessons along the way, didn't we ...
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  9. Our July was like August weather. I'm wondering if our August will be like July normally is. I'm guessing not. Hope your August is the best ever!

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  10. What a fun post! I need to check out the Coastal Grandmother. I have a feeling she will not be like me! Have a wonderful time on your family holiday!

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    1. Nope, she's not like me, either! I can't think of one real life person I know with that look!
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  11. I hope you enjoy your time with your grandkids!

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    1. It's been fabulous. They left yesterday and I feel like I'm missing a limb ...
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  12. Linda, thank you for this entire post :) I so appreciate the reminder >> "The next generation doesn't have to look just like us to become just like Him." The post on pandemic habits - excellent! And the Danny Gokey song is a favorite :) May you enjoy your time with your family!

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    1. Joanne, happy Sunday to you! Glad you found some stuff that hit home. Love that.
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  13. Oh boy, sharks! May you have cooled-down-fun while visiting your family Linda! Always enjoy seeing your pictures of the coast.

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    1. You're my photo-role-model, friend! I hope you're enjoying capturing glimpses of His world this summer ...
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  14. I love the Danny Gokey song too! We do ALL need Jesus. I'm thankful that he is no respecter of persons and loves us all the same. Blessings to you, friend!

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    1. Love to you and yours this weekend, Lisa. God brings you to mind often ...
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  15. glad you are enjoying those grandkids. We too had a July of grandkids interactions and that fills my soul! Love the photos as usual! Thanks for sharing

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    1. You said it well, Jean. God uses these precious, far-too-rare moments to re-fill our love tanks. I'm so grateful for every hour I can get my hands on.

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  16. How wonderful that you are enjoying those grandkids!
    Love this fun post.

    Have a great weekend, Linda.

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    1. A great weekend to you, too! I hope you're staying cool wherever you find yourself, friend ...
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