If you know me in real life, please understand that making this public is very hard for me and that I may not actually want to talk about this in person. You’re welcome to try to talk to me about it, but don’t be surprised or offended if I don’t respond in-depth. If you’re just… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Everyday Life
Journey Out of Darkness
Solitary I built a fortress, tall and strong – Built it deep and built it long. Built it so that I’d be free From threats against my deepest me. Bit by bit the walls grew high Until they nearly reached the sky, Sheltering, protecting, shutting out Tears within and fears without. I built a fortress… Continue Reading
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Although I don’t blog here regularly any more, I haven’t forgotten you special people who have laughed and cried with me throughout the times I’ve made public on this blog. You hold a special place in my heart, and even though it’s not on Christmas Day, I wanted to make sure that I wished you… Continue Reading
Homeschooling No More (and) Completing Our Family
Hi, y’all! I was looking at my poor blog and realized it was high time I posted something other than a book review. While I love reviewing books, I don’t want The Porch Light to be just a review blog. Life, as always, has been incredibly busy. I will make time to post photos –… Continue Reading
Happy Mother’s Day
After having 4 little ones of my own, I understand my mother much better. I understand why she sent us outside to play when we were having (very noisy) fun inside. I understand why she lost her temper and yelled at us when we had done for the millionth time what she had repeatedly instructed… Continue Reading
I’m Exhausted, but I Accomplished a Lot
These past two weeks have been very stressful as I have worked long hours to finish as many client projects as possible before taking a week long break from my business. This past week was absolutely insane. From Monday through Friday, I did the following: 4 Blueberry Delight custom blog design packages from start to… Continue Reading
Reality Check Brings Humility
Have you ever thought you were really good at something? Then you had the opportunity to step back and see or hear yourself doing that thing and realized that you weren’t as good as you thought. My church started streaming our services on Ustream. I play the piano nearly every Sunday and sing specials almost… Continue Reading