Sermon in a Sentence

As long as we continue to see ourselves through past filters we can never be all God intended us to be.

Flashback Friday - Cruisin'

This is the debut week for Flashback Friday, a meme by Mocha with Linda.

Here is the week one prompt and my response.

How and when did you learn to drive? Do you have any particular memories associated with getting your driver license? How old were you when you got your first car and what was it? Who paid for it?

Way back in the day (ba-dump-bump)driver's education was offered through your high school every summer. I took this summer class shortly after I turned 15. There was classroom time including a terrifying drunk driving filmstrip. Remember those? Then we drove with an instructor and two other students. I remember being very nervous - more about the other two drivers in my car than of my own driving. After passing the class you still had to wait until you were 16 years and one month old to get your license. In the meantime you had a beginner's permit and could drive with any adult(over 18) licensed driver in order to get more experience. My parent's rule was that I could get my license when they thought I was ready, not necessarily one month after my 16th birthday. During that time I drove often with Daddy. He took me to the school parking lot to practice on the ice during the winter. He was an extremely patient man and let me drive often. Early in the Spring before I turned 16 we were driving down a familiar road that had a small hill. At the top of the hill in the oncoming lane was a garbage truck that had stopped to pick up garbage. As I started up the hill a car came flying over the hill around the truck! I immediately slammed on the brakes as I pulled to the very edge of the road. I was terrified! At that moment I wasn't sure I ever wanted to drive again. At that same moment, as I sat there shaking, my Dad said, "You're ready to get your license now."

Daddy had a 1967 Camaro (it's still in the family) that, at that time, was just an older car that all of us girls drove. The first car I bought (and paid for)was also a Camaro, a beautiful silver one, when I was 18. It is still my favorite make of car although I'm not really "in love" with the new 2010 style.

Random Dozen

1. How old is the oldest pair of shoes in your closet?

There is this pair I bought for my trip to Hawaii which makes them 12 years old. There is another pair I may have had before that but I'm not sure since they weren't purchased for a specific occasion.


2. Did you buy Girl Scout cookies this year? If so, what variety?

I'm trying to lose some weight so I did not. Hubby, however, bought five boxes: Do-Si-Do's, Thin Mints (which are in the freezer) and Dulce de Leche.

3. Do you know how to ballroom dance? If not, would you like to?

No and yes.

4. Were you a responsible child/teenager?

Define responsible. I got good grades, did my homework, never wrecked the car, etc. but I was rebellious.

5. How many of this year's Oscar-nominated movies did you see?

I think three, although three more are in my Netflix queue.

6. If you're going to have a medical procedure done, such as having blood drawn, is it easier for you to watch someone else having the procedure done or have it done yourself?

Neither or either depending on the procedure and the other person.

7. What is your favorite day of the week and why?

Sunday - I love going to church, worshipping and getting a priority adjustment when needed. Every other Sunday is Life Group with great friends that feel more like family.

8. Do you miss anyone right now?

I miss the someone that someone used to be.

9. Do hospitals make you queasy?

Not queasy so much as anxious. I really prefer to avoid them.

10. At which store would you like to max-out your credit card. Not that you ever would, you responsible person, you.

Wow, that's a tough choice. New York & Co. and Hobby Lobby both came to mind but, truth be told, I'd more likely max it out at Toys-R-Us/Babies-R-Us!

11. Are you true to the brand names of products/items?

It totally depends on the product. I want Kraft cheese, Penzey's spices, Purina dog food, Charmin t.p. and Ice Mountain water (I know, I know - my "green" downfall). However, I'll buy whatever laundry detergent, soda, or canned/frozen veggies that are on sale.

12. Which is more difficult: looking into someone’s eyes when you are telling someone how you feel, or looking into someone’s eyes when he/she is telling you how he/she feels?

Definitely the latter.

Sermon in a Sentence

"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose." - Lyndon B. Johnson

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Random Dozen

1. Do you prefer even or odd numbers? Any particular reason?

I'd say even, although I have no idea why.

2. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being "not at all" and 10 being Carly Simon-worthy, how vain are you?

Probably a 2. If I think people are talking about me it has way more to do with insecurity than thinking I'm "talk" worthy.

3. Among these Irish stereotypes, with which do you identify most closely? Talkative, Proud, Inquisitive, Love to party, Hot-tempered

Definitely talkative. No contemplation needed for that answer!

4. How lucky do you consider yourself?

This one is hard to answer since I think most things people call luck really are either blessings or hard work. It a coin toss kind of luck I'd say my luck is pretty 50/50 (ba-dump-dump).

5. What is the subject of your favorite post that you've written?

I don't really have an answer for this one. Posts about issues are the ones I feel most compelled to write although they aren't usually "fun" to read. Many of my favorite posts are actually photo posts for Wordless Wednesday or Sky Watch Friday.

6. Describe March weather where you live in three words.

Wet, cold, and windy.

7. How apt are you at detecting blarney when you hear it? (Smooth talk, flattery)

I'm usually aware of when someone is being disingenuous.

8. How "green" are you, environmentally speaking?

If I were giving myself a grade I'd say a B or B- probably. I try to be "green" but sometimes convenience wins out.

9. What is your favorite song this week?

I have a young friend that I wish would here and believe this song. She and the song have been on my mind all week.


10. You are walking along and see a coin on the ground. What denomination does it have to be before you will stop to pick it up?

Generally speaking I'd say a penny. However, if it's in a mud puddle or is complicated to get to for some reason it probably would need to be a quarter.

11. Complete the sentence: "Every time I look outside my window ...."

I wish it were Spring!

12. What was the #1 song on the day you were born?

Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods I didn't think I'd ever heard it until I listened to it, which surprised me since I have three older sisters. Once I listened I realized that I have heard it before.

Wordless Wednesday - Abby

This week has been mostly devoted to this precious little one...

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