I really do need to be still. And, apparently quiet. I’m sure if you asked my husband and children, they’d bear witness. Take last Thursday morning, for example. I was certain my two children were hiding from me, and it was time to go to school. I turned into Monster Mom and threw out a [...]
Entries from January 2010
January 26, 2010
It’s Hard To Be Still. Anna Gets It Honest.
We lost internet yesterday for a whole twelve hours. TWELVE. I know. It’s amazing we endured as well as we did. Anyhoo, it was a good weekend, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t add a bit stressful. Without delving into the details, I just flat out needed to feel the presence of God. We [...]
January 21, 2010
I Have A Favor That Can Change Lives.
Dear Friends, I have a favor. It’s a small favor, but it can pay huge rewards. If you are a Facebook member, I am asking for you to become a fan of Chase Community Giving here. Chase is giving one charity $1 million to pursue a Big Idea. You can learn more about this project [...]
January 21, 2010
Questions That Catch Me By Surprise.
Anna: Why does Johnry get to have two dads, and I only have one? Me: Well, Anna…… John Henry: Anna, it’s hard to explain. John Henry was right. It is hard to explain to a five year old. But, I did explain why to her in the most effective way she could understand. She went [...]
January 20, 2010
Kris Takle’s Fab Five.
As a follow up to yesterday’s post on a produce department breakdown, I asked Kris to give advice to any men out there living with a pregnant wife – or hormonal woman. Pretty much any man living with a chica. So, without further ado, I give you my favorite pilot. 1) Always tell your wife [...]
January 19, 2010
Those Pears Can Be A Doozy.
It was a busy, emotional weekend. Well, not too busy. But, apparently it was emotional considering I broke down in the produce section at Super Target. I don’t think it really matters why. It was the produce section, after all. Kris was with me. His expression was a silent “wow.” He didn’t mention the tears [...]
January 15, 2010
The Real Me.
The blogosphere has been filled with people posting pictures and/or videos of themselves in their truest form. As in…. no make-up. no prepared pose. just the raw, authentic self. It’s a campaign launched by People of the Second Chance. I thought I’d end the week showing you Dusty Takle sans make-up – early morning. I [...]
January 14, 2010
I Kind of Want to Break Out Rocky I-IV. But Not V.
Never Rocky V. I did refrain from my awesome dance moves, while Anna Takle wasn’t about to give up her microphone. So, in honor of a new AI season, I give you my two favorite rock stars. Those lyrics can be tricky. These lyrics? Even trickier. And, I have no good explanation as to why [...]
January 13, 2010
Checks And Balances.
Some may think this picture is the result of fine parenting. Most can probably figure out it’s the product of a good photographer. Thankyousokindly, Janna Goodwin. I have days where I, well, I pretty much rock as their mother. Then, I have days where I fail them. I don’t like those days. I think yesterday [...]
January 12, 2010
When Deep Secrets Are Revealed.
It’s one of the moments where I sit down to type my thoughts, and I can think of a gazillion things to write about. I have so many thoughts, feelings, emotions, and spiritual things going on inside me that I hardly know where to begin. I attempted to share a little of what I’m feeling [...]
