Inkwell Inspirations

Cecelia, I'm on my 2nd copy of The Synonym Fin...

2012-02-26T13:47:48.052-05:00

Cecelia, I'm on my 2nd copy of The Synonym Finder. I absolutely wore the first one out. Toward the end, I had to put it in a bag because it was in so many pieces and had so many loose pages.

Thanks, Suzie. New words are fun, but that one is ...

2012-02-26T13:46:04.425-05:00

Thanks, Suzie. New words are fun, but that one is such a tongue twister to say.

DeAnna, a new word and a useful reference -- an al...

2012-02-26T13:45:33.478-05:00

DeAnna, a new word and a useful reference -- an all-around good day!

I have a quick reference for the Regency period right here by my computer. Just the length of time for each relative.

I'm pretty certain that years ago I read a book where part of the plot involved a character making money by dealing in black cloth after Queen Victoria died.

I know, DeAnna, I need that book too. Perfect tie...

2012-02-26T12:20:53.206-05:00

I know, DeAnna, I need that book too.

Perfect tie in, indeed, C.J.

The Thanksgiving before last, some of hubby's cousins came to visit. A constant topic of their conversations was the prediction that the world would end in May of 2011. My response basically was, "That's fine." One cousin looked at me as if I'd lost my mind.

I then explained that somedays I get so weary of this life. Why not long for eternity? Granted, I'm not looking forward to some painful death.

After my MIL died this past November, I've been more compelled to talk to my kids about eternity. I told my oldest daughter last week that I wanted to live my life in a way that my kids would say that their mom loved Jesus more than them yet because of her love for Jesus, they felt wholly loved by mom.

Great, insightful post. Thanks for sharing. I'...

2012-02-26T12:17:32.728-05:00

Great, insightful post. Thanks for sharing. I've never heard of that word either. As far as words go, I'm pretty repetitious in my writing (a habit I'm still tryin' to break). A book that helps me, which I feel is a step above the theasaurus, is called The Synonym Finder. This book gives all kinds of cool words to use as substitutes for others. It's really helped me to enhance my writing! :-)

This is a great post, CJ. I've never heard tha...

2012-02-26T10:48:13.194-05:00

This is a great post, CJ. I've never heard that word before (I'll not try to type it). love how you tie it in to the scriptures you used. Perfect.

Oooh, I need to read that book about the Victorian...

2012-02-26T01:09:19.881-05:00

Oooh, I need to read that book about the Victorians. All those rules about what to do and when. Very, very interesting.

Great post!

I hope you all enjoy it. And, Gina, I only recomme...

2012-02-25T19:42:32.585-05:00

I hope you all enjoy it. And, Gina, I only recommend literary when it comes with a lot of spiritual depth and a reasonably happy ending.

My kids watch Once Upon a Time with me. Other than...

2012-02-25T19:27:45.557-05:00

My kids watch Once Upon a Time with me. Other than the main characters, the acting tends to be a hit or miss. Still, I like that the producers are confident enough to share their take on the fairy tales.

My new theory is that who a character is in Fairytale world, he's the opposit in Storybrooke. Example: Charming/David. Charming is heroic and brave. David is a coward. Show is strong and confident. Mary-margaret is insecure and allows herself to be used.

When the spell is broken, they become who they really are, such as Graham did by standing up to Regina.

I've tried to respond several times but got di...

2012-02-25T19:21:47.650-05:00

I've tried to respond several times but got distracted. This is on my late spring reading list. While I'm not a literary reader, I appreciate a good one. Plus, Dina didn't stear me wrong with THe Passion of Mary-Margaret.

I've seen his name before, too. I'm going ...

2012-02-25T19:05:02.559-05:00

I've seen his name before, too. I'm going to have to check this book out. Thanks, Dina.

Hmm. I've seen his name before, but haven'...

2012-02-25T17:54:50.244-05:00

Hmm. I've seen his name before, but haven't read anything by him. Now I'm intrigued.

Suzie, good plan. DeAnna, drinking poetry is the ...

2012-02-25T15:16:15.124-05:00

Suzie, good plan.

DeAnna, drinking poetry is the perfect explanation.

I love Athol's books! They're amazing. R...

2012-02-25T10:22:01.026-05:00

I love Athol's books! They're amazing.

Reading his stuff is like drinking poetry, and his plots are always fascinating and unique.

Can't recommend him highly enough.

This sounds like an interesting book, Dina. I'...

2012-02-25T10:06:23.563-05:00

This sounds like an interesting book, Dina. I've been wondering about his books, but hadn't checked into them yet. This will have to be the one I start with. Thanks, Dina!

I agree, we could all use some extra joy in our li...

2012-02-25T00:33:28.371-05:00

I agree, we could all use some extra joy in our lives.

Talking to and/or spending time with my son brings me joy.

I like the ROAK. I think we could all try to seek out more ways to bring joy to those around us. I doesn't have to be someone you know. It can be anyone from that grouchy person in the line at the store to the little kid selling fundraiser wrapping paper. And it doesn't have to be big. Sometimes just a smile or opening a door will bless someone.

I need to practice more of this.

Thanks, Susanne. We could all use more. :)

2012-02-24T18:15:45.036-05:00

Thanks, Susanne.

We could all use more. :)

How fun! My husband and I were just talking about...

2012-02-24T18:04:15.033-05:00

How fun!

My husband and I were just talking about joy. Finding more of it, sharing it, seeking the Lord's joy. Perfect timing!

Thanks, DeAnna.

I didn't realize there were so many flash mobs...

2012-02-24T14:53:59.566-05:00

I didn't realize there were so many flash mobs going on out there.

Isn't it fun??

That is so cool! Our rec. district organized a Hal...

2012-02-24T12:51:29.412-05:00

That is so cool! Our rec. district organized a Halloween flash mob to "Thriller" on the courthouse lawn during their downtown kids' trick-or-treat event. It was a hoot.

My happy this week (besides grandbaby playing the piano in his walker yesterday) was a RAOK package from my elementary school best friend's mom. Yes, I'm slow, had to ask what RAOK means (Random Act of Kindness). Just outta the blue, and it makes me want to do one for someone else!

it's cool to see things like that. i'm ori...

2012-02-24T07:58:50.970-05:00

it's cool to see things like that. i'm originally from Denver and i like to swing dance (unfortunately, hubby doesn't) so a friend sent me a link for a similar incident (involving dancing - not singing) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDv7NhMjhg4

as for how to bring joy to someone else: right now my two year old gets pretty happy when momma agrees to "hold you me"

if only such simple things could always keep us happy.

I would love to be out somewhere and have that hap...

2012-02-24T07:13:19.592-05:00

I would love to be out somewhere and have that happen. It just makes me grin. :D

It's tough to even consider how I could explai...

2012-02-24T07:10:02.454-05:00

It's tough to even consider how I could explain to myself how I can believe in something unbelievable, must less to someone else.

It's like that beautiful version of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p4G2GbPYQA

I know My Redeemer Lives by Nicole C Mullen, when she says I know that I know that I Know...

I can't explain it, I just know. And even in our most unsure, worried, unbelieving moments we have hope inside which someone without faith doesn't. That breaks my heart.

OH DEANNA! what a treat! This should happen much...

2012-02-24T06:45:10.724-05:00

OH DEANNA!

what a treat!

This should happen much more often!

I really needed and enjoyed this today

Hang in there, Barb.

2012-02-23T19:13:20.642-05:00

Hang in there, Barb.