Author Archives: Livin' on Westdale

About Livin' on Westdale

Lovin my flowers, dogs, family and cooking! Tryin to figure out about my gifts and talents and how they can be used to serve the greater need.

I Declare…

A new church holiday…the annual pictorial! Yes, today I GOT to get my picture taken for the church directory! Definitely, not a pleasant experience for me. I love to take pictures of other people, but… my picture? Absolutely not! So, why is it when … Continue reading

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Short on Words…Big on Love!

I just got off the phone with my Uncle Bill.   Calling to wish him a Happy Father’s Day! Forgot to get him a card. But then, I usually don’t get him one.   Really, I just like to call him. So…it goes something like … Continue reading

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>Shining Light

> 2 brothers that Shined their Light on me! Monday mornings for me are spent welcoming guests to our Hospitality Food Pantry! I love it because…well, how can you resist faces as bright as these?Two brothers that have come with a … Continue reading

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>Flyin’ the Koop!

>Have you ever felt like flyin’ the koop?! I’m not sure if it is koop or coop, but it doesn’t really matter…because I feel like flyin’ from that…friggin’ hen house! Feathers and all! What is this chicken thing? OK, they(magazine … Continue reading

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>Learning A New Polka Dance

> My Bear Dog! Resilient. Courageous. Persistent.We met 17 years ago while I was wearing beautiful black suede Calvin Klein pumps with 3 inch heels! I loved those shoes! Made my calves look like I really worked out!But…here was a little, scared 6 month old honey … Continue reading

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>Is it HOT Enough?

>It has been so dang HOT today! So hot, that I feel, well…not myself. In fact, a little cranky!So hot, that everyone talks about the weather-how boring- it just reminds me how hot it is!So hot, that my cats lay lethargically … Continue reading

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>The Dishwasher is no friend of mine!

>This past weekend I was visiting my family for the long Memorial Day weekend. All my nieces had come in to enjoy a time at the lake. Fabulous weather, delicious food and lots of jokes, teasing and laughter! I absolutely love … Continue reading

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>Oh! To be a squirrel!

>I have had a bit of a set back today!  I thought I was moving forward creating a new chapter in this career changer life of mine. And I was was until, once again, I hit this mental roadblock. The kind … Continue reading

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>Lake time can be Exhausting!

>Summer time is Lake Time! I love to “invite” myself when I know someone has a boat and needs an extra cruiser to tool around in our lake!   The only requirement for me is that the lake has to be at … Continue reading

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>A first hand Glimpse!

>Tonight, I had a glimpse of grace!How amazing!  Rarely do I open my eyes or (my heart) enough… to recognize or even catch a quick look of grace.  But tonight for whatever reason…I was not blind!I had gone down to … Continue reading

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