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Look whos talking 2
As they are so cheap and relatively easy to make I did a couple more mirrors this week. I took the daring step (sense the sarcasm people) of using different wood for both these pieces as I am now thoroughly bored of mahogany.This is by area the biggest mirror I have done so far and so I thought I'd go for something a bit different for the frame. This is an exotic pine finish and as yet i haven't come up with a name for it! For a finish I decided to round of all the edges and my trusty ...
Closin' Shop
We have made the difficult decision to close up shop on this little blog for now. It's been a blast, but we need to set it aside for now. To be honest, we have too much on our plates right now.We're not going to delete it though, and maybe someday we'll be back. If you want to keep up with us, we'll both be posting (as we can) on our blogs: Heather Between and t(r)oymarbles.Thanks for reading!
Lenten Gratitude: Palm Sunday Eve
candles, originally uploaded by rogerglenn.I have been noting my gratitude quietly...the daily posting here seemed like a show for awhile, so I gave it a rest. 739. A week off of work during Holy Week. I love, love, love having time and space during this week.740. Planning for a Seder on Wednesday night, and the delightful details that come with at least 17 crowded around our table. That's exactly how I like it best.741. Snuggling with my littlest boyo (and the dog) on the couch, by candlelight during Earth Hour tonight.742. A new laptop even though my old one has ...
Parenting Book about Having a Baby and Raising Kids in Spain
I’ve written a book about our experience having a baby and raising our daughter in Spain. A big chunk of the book (the pregnancy section) is available as a free ebook.
Getting back into the swing of things: Stomp in Madrid
I’ve been here less than a week and have already experienced the sweltering heat in the city, the masses of tourists in Sol, a thunderstorm in our neighborhood, and an amazing dance performance on Gran Via. Yesterday was the last day of the Stomp International tour in Madrid. I am VERY glad that I arrived back ...
VBS
Thanks to Immanuel Baptist Church, which is only about a 10-minute walk away from us, our kids are attending VBS this week. Today was their first day and they came home bouncing off the walls with the fun they had. Our kids actually don't have much contact with "church" kids here in Madrid, so I think it's great that they are finding out that there are others like them in our city.I'm really grateful to IRC for providing this free ministry for our kids!
Free ebook for New Fathers
I recently published a book called Becoming Dad: A True Story of One Man’s Transformation from Clueless Husband to Involved and Nurturing Father. I’m giving away a big chunk of the book (the pregnancy section) as a free ebook. http://www.becomingdadbook.com/free~ Enjoy!
the kissed leaves
Just after the clapping rainthe kissed leavesleave theirfresh scent in the rapt air,wrapping the nakedsoul as a beloved bridewrapped in a sheetnow blest for the mess.The loveless awaken to God’s sweet breath,nearer than death.The Kissed Leavesby Troy Cady
Tapas in Barcelona
On my last trip to Barcelona a couple of months ago, My good friend Gabriella who is always in the mood for good food and wine, joined me for a self-guided tapas tour one warm Saturday evening. After we got sidetracked at some fun shops on the Rambla de Catalunya and the Passeig de Gracia, we stopped at Cerveceria Catalana. If you are new to the idea of tapas and don’t mind being with others who are too, this is a great place to start. Its big, there is plenty of seating (not always common in tapas places) and it ...
Cultivating Joy Through Gratitude
I have to be honest. This is really difficult for me to do right now, which I think is all the more reason that I need to focus on gratitude and being thankful.34. God's crazy love for me; a broken, doubting, fallible, weak human.35. Brisk winter weather but with blue skies and sunshine.36. Veggie subs with friends.37. A clean house.38. Time to journal and prayer.39. Juicy Avenue.40. A full service again and the need for more chairs.41. Seeing people connect and form new friendships.42. Praying for Madrid and a heart of love for this city.43. Rend Collective Experiment.44. Sharing my ...
