Fragrance of Grace…

Susan Good Stuff, Just for Fun, On Writing

Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance the perfume. 

Ever wonder if what you do makes a difference?  If the words you say to your children or the small acts of kindness they never notice,

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I have a complaint.

Susan Good Stuff, Just for Fun

See, I’ve been traveling this past month – quite a lot (hello Louisiana, and Oklahoma and Portland!)  And I was thrilled when I was able to work in a quick trip down to Minneapolis to see my newborn niece, Ellie Lund.  She’s adorable! 

However….

Well, I’m not sure what’s going on here but….

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The Bean.

Susan Good Stuff, Just for Fun, Travel

My daughter is a junior in high school, so we’ve begun the college search.  Although I’ve been on the road for a few weeks, to such places as Sioux Falls, SD, Fargo, ND, Fosston, MN, and even Monroe, Louisiana – I squeezed in a quick trip to Chicago to visit North Park University.  

We went there because my daughter loves schools with columns. 

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Back in the Day!

Susan Books, Good Stuff, Just for Fun

Pops had big hands.(Picture is of Pops, and my mother in front, and her youngest brother,
John behind her. ) Wide and strong and they would sweep me up and hold me over his head. His silver gray hair was always Bryl-creamed back. He had eyes that twinkled when his granddaughter walked into the room.

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Superbowl Sunday

Susan Current Affairs, Just for Fun

I was asked in the café yesterday if we were having our annual Superbowl party.  I was almost unable to speak, the Vikings’ loss still haunting me.  No, unfortunately, we didn’t because, well, that would have profoundly affected my football trash talk with my son (who rooted for the Saints, the little traitor).  And, I would have had to clean my house. 

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