Saturday we decorated for Christmas. My husband and I usually get a live tree or don’t get a tree at all. With a kindergartener and third grader, treeless doesn’t cut it anymore. We had a pre-lit tree sitting in our garage. While I love the smell of having a live tree, I have to say… Continue reading O Christmas Tree
Month: November 2013
Hurt So Good
This Indiana girl couldn't go too long without naming a John Cougar Mellencamp song. And that's exactly how my body feels. That awesome ache after a hard workout. I love it when God answers the little prayers in my life. It's the divine version of a father spoiling his daughter. In this case, a fitness… Continue reading Hurt So Good
Army Air Corps
That's the original title of "The Air Force" (Air Force hymn). You probably know the song, but as it's not in the public domain I can't use the lyrics here. This week's song title is to honor my favorite veteran, my grandfather, Archie Goodwin. He was in the Army Air Corps which would later become the… Continue reading Army Air Corps
It’s My Job
Like a true Parrothead, I'm referencing a Jimmy Buffett deep track and one of my favorite songs. It's about taking pride in your work whether you sing beach tunes or sweep floors. God instructs us to do the same. Work as working unto the Lord. The thing is my career has been anything but what… Continue reading It’s My Job
Gretchen E K Engel 