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WEEKEND NEWSLETTER
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gentle conversation & calming snapshots
uplifting linkage & occasional surprises
for those who delight in doing life
WEEKEND NEWSLETTER
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gentle conversation & calming snapshots
uplifting linkage & occasional surprises
for those who delight in doing life
in the company of kindred spirits
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SOMETHING LOVED
My husband hit it right out of the park with this anniversary gift of love ... he designed and built our very own Log Cabin Road Library. Our neighbors have been dropping by and seem just as happy about its debut as we are! If you're on the Cape, please come visit.
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SOMETHING READ
Is it too early to say that this will be one of my favorite reads of 2023?
vulnerable . unputdownable . compelling
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All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir
Beth Moore
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SOMETHING LEARNED
'Healthy is a wholistic state of being that requires more than just knowing the amount and type of nutrients in the food you're eating. Being kind to yourself while eating ice cream is healthier than hating yourself while eating a salad. Anxiety and perfectionism are not good for your health.'
How to Keep House While Drowning:
A Gentle Approach to Cleaning & Organizing
KC Davis
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SOMETHING EATEN
Have a delicious weekend, friends!
Linda
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Your husband knows you well. The little library is perfect for you and your neighbors. I’m going to say right now that Beth Moore’s memoir is my favorite book of the year. I’ve been telling everybody I know to read it. I actually listened to it on audible and could not get enough. Outstanding!
ReplyDeleteAgreed, Mary. This is going to be THE book of the year for countless women who needed to read her story. A truly incredible offering on so many levels. I'm guessing that listening to it was a powerful experience. She's an incredibly articulate, expressive, gifted servant of God. The storms she's weathered ...
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Love your new Little Library! They are popping up in many neighborhoods and people really like them! The ice cream picture shows that the ice cream shops on the Cape started opening the week of school vacation! Summer is almost here!
ReplyDeleteAnd how could we pass up Ben & Jerry's free cone day?! Let the summer begin ... and the traffic be held at minimum.
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Our neighborhood has a little free library box, but not as your box. Thanks for sharing the KC Davis quote
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HOW FUN!!!! I love the Little Free Libraries that we have around our small town. It's always exciting to drop something off...and pick something up, of course. Happy Anniversary!
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I think 3 books have found their way to new homes this weeks. That makes me happy!
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That little library is darling!!
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He did indeed hit it out of the park!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift!
And I have yet to read Beth’s memoir, but the podcast interviews I have heard are so intriguing…
I only heard one podcast but I was hooked. My library actually ordered a copy at my request. Impressive.
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What a beautiful free library box your hubby created!
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I love the little log cabin library! What a sweet, thoughtful gift. I have not discovered any "little libraries" around here and thought about putting one up myself. But we're on a cul-de-sac in a not very busy neighborhood--which I love. But that means only a handle of people would see and use it.
ReplyDeleteYep, we're on the same kind of road. And our road sign is missing at the end of the street so we're hard to locate. But we're replacing the sign ourselves since the town doesn't seem too interested in doing so ... and when you register on the Little Library site, people can find you easily on a map and you get to write your own description with photos. I was sold!
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I love the little library, Linda! The quote about perfectionism and anxiety is spot on. And I enjoyed Beth's memoir too ... it sounded exactly like her and shed so much light on her life and ministry.
ReplyDeleteI've had to watch out for those perfectionistic tendencies, Lois. I think there's a big difference in striving for excellence vs. going crazy trying to be perfect. WWJD is a good question that takes us there.
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What a thoughtful gift that your dear hubby made for you! It is so adorable! I will need to check on the Beth Moore book. Thank you for recommending it. Happy weekend to you and thank you for visiting my little blog. ❤️
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy dropping by to see what's happening in your kitchen, Kitty. I've saved quite a few of your posts with recipes that look delicious. Now ... to start making them! Thanks for dropping in.
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Do you put books in your bird-feeder table? You must have some intelligent birds.
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Books on the bird feeder table ... now there's an idea.
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Linda, I love the little book library your husband made. We a quite a few of them in our neighborhood. Thanks for the blog visit and enjoy the weekend.
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Julie, what a neighborhood that must be! A real sense of community ...
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Something loved and treasured,
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a joy beyond all measure,
the life I get to live.
Yes, I count each tumour
(and each one has a name),
but past that lies good humour,
and at end it's all the same,
for even though I'm dying slow,
the days are warm and bright,
and this truth I've come to know,
I'm moving toward the light,
and when at last I do depart,
with me goes all love in my heart.
I think it's fair to say that I've never met a single soul who has named their tumors ...
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I love the log cabin book library and what a special anniversary gift! Wishing you a wonderful week, Linda!
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Happy Anniversary!! I LOVE the Little Free Library, I had one at my old house and left it. I told me husband recently I want one here too, but need to check with the HOA and see if it is allowed. I am reading Beth Moore's memoir now. Have a great week!
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Happy Anniversary. I love what you said.... Anxiety and perfectionism are not good for your health. AMEN and AMEN! Our Pastor preached on what both of these traits will do to one this morning. I am loving your little library. That is such a neat idea! I hope your week is wonderful to you. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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I absolutely love the little library.
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Hugs and blessings, Linda
It WAS one of the sweetest ever. After 47 years, I am truly grateful ...
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I've thought about doing one of those little libraries but never knew how to go about it. Yours looks charming!
ReplyDeleteGo for it! It's so fun, Jeanie ...
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I would love to have a little library, and have toyed with the idea sometimes. I love yours! Also love that quote about being healthy while being kind to yourself. That resonates. Visiting from SFS today.
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Been away all weekend in Ohio. The little free library made its way into our community several year ago. There is one on the corner of the church parking lot. What a great way to give good reading material to friends. Hope you had a good weekend. I sure did.
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Love this gift and how insightful your husband in his choice and creativity. Congratulations! I am sure you will enjoy it for many weeks and months to come.💝
ReplyDeleteHe picks up more than I give him credit for, yes.
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I love the little library - that is such a great idea! And I am very keen to read Beth Moore's book too. Hopefully I'll manage to get it soon.
ReplyDeleteI'll go out on a limb and say if there's only one book to get hold of this year, this would be the one!
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What a lovely "library" your husband built! I love getting home magazines from those boxes, too. I just finished Beth Moore's book, and our book club will be discussing it in August. And yes, lets not feel bad about treating ourselves (especially with ice-cream--I make my own from non-lactose ingredients, so you'll have to drop by for some if ever in the neighbourhood). :)
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That little library is darling and what a great gift - so perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying it so much!
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Oh, my goodness! What a hero your husband is! I LOVE it. God bless him and you, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteHe IS a hero! Thanks for reminding me once again, Cheryl.
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I love the little library. What a great idea! We went for many years to a cabin a couple of hours away. There were always books and a sign that said you could take any book your found. We often left others.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea ... warm hospitality at its best!
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I've always been a fan of the Little Free Libraries. Your log cabin library is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI loved how your coronation tea time included your Scottish Grandma's tea china and a Scottish tea cozy!
Margie, it was so fun to go through the shelves and pull out Grandma's china and set a pretty morning table in front of the TV. A real pleasure. Except, wow, are those vintage tea cups TINY!
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Oh my gosh I love the roadside library. I love your compassion. I'm sure your neighbors just love it. I know I sure would.
ReplyDeleteThanks bunches for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month my friend.