Monthly Archives: November 2008

The Prodigal

Posted on November 29, 2008 by MzEllen

A while ago (years) I read an article about a woman who had a wretched childhood and grew up into a wretched adulthood.  Prostitution, porn, drugs, etc. Then Christ made her His child. There were a number of bloggers out … Continue reading →

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Water, Water…

Posted on November 28, 2008 by MzEllen

the first day of “the Seven Pillars of Health” (and several after) are about water and getting enough of good water. your body is about 70% water your muscles are about 80% water your brain is about 85% water. If … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2008 by MzEllen

I am working my way through “Prodigal God” and I am reminded that I am thankful for the “Fathers” and “neighbors” in my life. I am thankful for those who welcome me back, who rejoice at my homecoming. I am … Continue reading →

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Experimental Fulling (AKA lessons learned)

Posted on November 26, 2008 by MzEllen

Okay…I made two pieces of knitting – one in garter stitch, the other in stockinette.  I took before and after photos… This first piece started out (cast on 30, knit for 20 rows) 11 inches by 4 inches and ended … Continue reading →

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Is Anybody Tired of Politics?

Posted on November 24, 2008 by MzEllen

Yippee.  Just as the “big three” are gasping their last breathes, our wonderful legislature is talking about raising gasoline taxes and 50% hikes in vehicle registration. And Obama tags our faithful (Democrat) governor to be on his economic advisory team. … Continue reading →

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Philippians – my most highlighted book of the Bible

Posted on November 18, 2008 by MzEllen

If favorite books in the Bible can be judged by the amount of underlining, highlighting and note-taking, mine is Philippians. The first thing I have underlined is v.1:6 – Being confident of this, that He who began a good work … Continue reading →

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Ding-a-ling

Posted on November 18, 2008 by MzEllen

I’m doing something new at work with the “least of these”. There are a few students in our classroom that are not in the school choir or dance troop. So, I’m in charge of teaching them how to play in … Continue reading →

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No Guarantees

Posted on November 16, 2008 by MzEllen

Last Monday I walked into school and one of the secretaries was waiting by the door to talk to staff as they came in. One of the students had passed away over the weekend. He was in my classroom this … Continue reading →

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