Author: aencoker

  • At Home Monday A.K.A. Meaningless Drivel Monday

    That new title “Meaningless Drivel Monday” is my sister’s contribution.  I told her that I needed to work on my blog, and she said it in jest, but I actually like it!  So, from now on, At Home Monday is Meaningless Drivel Monday.  A little more descriptive of my blogging, don’t you think?  *chuckle* A…

  • A Wedded Life Wednesday: STUPID Vacuum!

    The vacuum cleaner has come between me and the hubby more times than I care to remember.  No matter what brand, how old it is, or how good it is supposed to be, the resident vacuum cleaner eventually becomes a problem. I will be happily pushing and pulling the vacuum around my floors, minding my…

  • TEACHER TUESDAY: Spring Break!

        ‘Nough said!  Spring break is the vacation probably the most anticipated by teachers.  Some may disagree, saying Christmas break, or as it is has been renamed for the sake of political correctness–Winter Break–is their favorite, but I stand by Spring Break.  It may be a few days shorter but there is no pressure…

  • FOLK Magazine 2013 Journal Challenge: The Meaning of Time

    Today’s journal prompt from Folk Magazine challenges us to reflect on the meaning of time by thinking about these questions:  What do you spend your time doing?  Is there something you wish you had more time to do?   Those are loaded questions, aren’t they?  Time is something we seem to take for granted until…

  • Random Friday: My little vanity chair. . .

    There was this sad little chair at the Goodwill store.  It was wrapped in a sage green fabric that had been tacked and nailed around the edges.  It was torn at the top, and the fabric tore easily when pulled.  It was so old it was rotten.  At $3.99 I had to take it home.…