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    Coffee Talk {In the Cafe}

    20 August 2013 / 4 Comments

    Hi, and welcome to Coffee Talk. In case you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even be a recipe thrown in here or there just for fun. So grab a cup of coffee {or tea or whatever floats your boat} and let’s talk… 1.  Before I bring up this topic, I want to make it perfectly clear that anyone who engages in sexual (be it physical or emotional) relationship with a person…

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    Daenel

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    The MV Mississippi: Largest Diesel Tugboat {In the Neighborhood}

    19 August 2013 / 2 Comments

    The Hubs and I often have deep and meaningful conversations, especially on Saturday mornings when we’re trying to decide what we want to do besides eat breakfast… The Hubs: “What do you want to do?” Me: “I don’t know. What do you want to do?” The Hubs: “You can’t answer a question with a question.” Me: “Oh.” We finished eating breakfast in relative silence, both of us checking our cell phones and sending each other goofy jokes. Yeah, we’re those people. Then I saw a tweet from Visit Cape announcing that the MV Mississippi would be docked in Cape Girardeau and they’d be holding an open house. So I casually…

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    Daenel

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    Share Your Good News {In the Cafe}

    16 August 2013 / 1 Comment

    If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I like to do a little something called “Fist Bump Friday”, where I encourage my friends to share something that has made them happy during the week. Sometimes we get so bogged down with life and the crazy that comes with it that we forget to recognize the good things. So I thought it’d be fun if we all shared and celebrated together. So please, share your good news in the comments below. Remember, it doesn’t have to be big or earth shattering. If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. This week, I’m happy that the kids…

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  • Photography

    31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories {In the Dark Room}

    15 August 2013 / 0 Comments

    I’ve decided to join my friend, Beatrice Clay, for a photography challenge called “31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories: My Favorite Things“. Each day, she provides a prompt and we interpret it however we wish. The catch is that we must tell a story in six words with each photograph. Fun, right? 8. Recent Purchase Very weird items decorate my home. 9. Sound I love the sound of family. 10. Book Never forget. Made my heart ache. 11. Word Thanking God; every day’s a gift. 12. View Nothing compares to God’s original art. 13. Writing Utensil Best pen ever; order in bulk. 14. Fruit Snack of choice while pregnant… Huh?…

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    Share Your Good News {In the Cafe}

    9 August 2013 / 2 Comments

    If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I like to do a little something called “Fist Bump Friday”, where I encourage my friends to share something that has made them happy during the week. Sometimes we get so bogged down with life and the crazy that comes with it that we forget to recognize the good things. So I thought it’d be fun if we all shared and celebrated together. So please, share your good news in the comments below. Remember, it doesn’t have to be big or earth shattering. If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. This week, I’m happy that I was…

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    31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories {In the Dark Room}

    8 August 2013 / 6 Comments

    I’ve decided to join my friend, Beatrice Clay, for a photography challenge called “31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories: My Favorite Things“. Each day, she provides a prompt and we interpret it however we wish. The catch is that we must tell a story in six words with each photograph. Fun, right? 1. Self Portrait Favorite moment is that first sip. 2. Color Look at the rainbow cloud! So pretty. 3. Food Donuts: sweet goodness. Makes me smile. 4. Shoes I run for God, by grace. 5. Person Nothing’s ordinary, each day’s a gift. 6. Jewelry Vintage inspired ring, so romantic. 7. Past Time My handmade afghan warms my heart.…

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    Coffee Talk {In the Cafe}

    6 August 2013 / 4 Comments

    Hi, and welcome to Coffee Talk. In case you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even be a recipe thrown in here or there just for fun. So grab a cup of coffee {or tea or whatever floats your boat} and let’s talk… 1. For the first time in 39 years, Al Roker overslept and missed a show. He was a no show for his morning show, Wake Up with Al. Duuuude,…

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    Daenel

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    3 Favorite Photography Apps for Android {In the Dark Room}

    5 August 2013 / 0 Comments

    Raise your hand if you’re ready for the Android phone to get some love… raises hands and jumps around wildly I was one of those people who waited with baited breath for Instagram to come to Android. In fact, I like to think that I was one of the first to download the app. My kids were all “We have a hipster mom; snapping pics of her food and filtering it to death.” Whatevs, kids… Instagram is all about sharing stories with pictures, connecting with friends, and making memories. I use Instagram to share morning coffee with my friends and offer words of encouragement. But over time, I got tired…

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    Coffee Talk {In the Cafe}

    30 July 2013 / 1 Comment

    Hi, and welcome to Coffee Talk. In case you’re new here, this is where I share some of the great and not~so~great stuff that I find on the web. Topics range from news stories that leave me scratchin’ my head to DIYs that I think are absolutely clever. And, who knows, there may even be a recipe thrown in here or there just for fun. So grab a cup of coffee {or tea or whatever floats your boat} and let’s talk… 1. O. J. Simpson is asking to be released from prison early. blank stare He’s served nearly 5 years of his 33 year sentence and believes that he should…

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    Daenel

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    Share Your Good News {In the Cafe}

    26 July 2013 / 0 Comments

    If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I like to do a little something called “Fist Bump Friday”, where I encourage my friends to share something that has made them happy during the week. Sometimes we get so bogged down with life and the crazy that comes with it that we forget to recognize the good things. So I thought it’d be fun if we all shared and celebrated together. So please, share your good news in the comments below. Remember, it doesn’t have to be big or earth shattering. If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. This week, I’m happy that I was…

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    Daenel

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