December 22, 2025

The Thing Post (December, 2025)

Note: the winner of last week’s book giveaway was Patricia Manning. She was extra excited to get it, since she had read Sheri’s blog and already loved her writing. If you would like to get your own copy, here is the link.…

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December 15, 2025

Rebeep the Sounding Joy. And a Giveaway!

Amy Grant singing. A timer beeping. Amy Grant singing. A timer beeping. Amy singing. Timer beeping. Singing. Beeping. And repeat.…

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December 8, 2025

Behatted Bronze Band. Recipe Boss.

For the first two Christmases we were in Charlotte, we didn’t do much decorating because we were still recovering from the changes and stresses of the preceding couple of years. This year, however, we’ve been in the mood to put out a little more decor.…

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December 1, 2025

Food, Fire, and Trader Joe’s

While most people are headed back to work this morning, I took today off and gave myself a 5-day Thanksgiving weekend. It’s been blissful.…

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