Monthly Archives: January 2009

January 30, 2009

What am I modeling for my children?

I FINALLY started reading Nancy Beach’s book, Gifted to Lead.  This should make Judy really happy who bought me this book a few months back.  The gurl even signed it!  No.  Not Nancy.  Judy. There aren’t a ton of revelations … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2009

My day in pictures…almost.

Well, Chuck, the day started with a beautiful white blanket on the ground and the stunning sun in the sky….something I had missed for the past few days. I knew this day would be great.  School or no school.  We … Continue reading →

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January 28, 2009

The initial thought of a snow day sounds nice.

Then, you have one.  And, you pray and pray that school is open the next day.  That’s today.  It’s not.  For the love. I did my best to keep the little people entertained yesterday.  I even let them make edible … Continue reading →

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January 27, 2009

One of the many reasons I love being Anna’s Mommy.

Me:  “Anna, what do you want to be when you grow up?” Anna:  “Lots of good stuff.” She just makes me smile. Again. And, again. If I play my cards right….well, if I do what scripture tells me to do … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2009

A Safe Place.

I’ve been blessed over the years to have people in my life who are a safe place for me.  By safe place, I mean friends who let me be Dusty without passing judgment.  I can tell anything to these friends … Continue reading →

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January 23, 2009

You’ve Got Mail!

First, I’d like to give a big shout out to all you readers and commenters.  Y’all sure do know how to make a girl feel encouraged.  Your e-mails and comments after yesterday’s post put a spring in my step and … Continue reading →

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January 22, 2009

I’m hearin’ ya, God.

I have tried to think of any other post than this one to write.  I thought I could write on how my roots are now a brilliantly colored blonde….or just less disturbing to the natural eye.  Or, I could write … Continue reading →

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January 21, 2009

Only Aretha could still get R-E-S-P-E-C-T wearing that hat.

I know you’re all probably inaugurated out.  Between Aretha singing with that big bow on her head and hearing the word “historic” a record-breaking number of times, I’m sure you’re ready to just get on with this season’s American Idol … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2009

Sometimes, all you need are chocolate and sleep.

Our kids spent the weekend with their Falon and Jenny (Falon’s mom.)  That meant two full days of KT and Dusty Takle time. To commemorate our all adult weekend, we decided to do a little staycation at the Skirvin Hilton … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2009

In the name of love.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”.  – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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