December 21 - Purse-a-nality

This cute little number was given to me by my friend, Kathy, also known as "Kaby". She knows how much I love purses. In fact, she also appreciates a good handbag. While Kaby's tastes run more to colorful Kate Spade purses, mine are usually less expensive and more whimsical. For example, one of my favorites is a bag I bought from a handcrafter which is made from recycled jeans and a vintage tablecloth.
I remember one summer, returning from the beach with my good friends Joyce and the above-mentioned Kathy. We stopped in Berlin, Maryland, a quaint little town to have lunch and do some last minute shopping. We were strolling through a store when I spied the most awesome Mary Frances bag. It was a novelty purse with a tea theme. I picked it up about a half dozen times. I wanted it so bad but I couldn't justify the price tag. It was a very small purse and I knew my use of it would be limited. All the way home in the car I thought about that purse. Every so often I'd pipe up and say "I should have bought it" or "now some other woman is probably walking around with my tea bag". Then I forgot about it.
Fast forward the calendar about two months and it's my birthday. The girls and I go for tea in Annapolis and they bring my gift. It's something from the both of them. I open it up and - you guessed it - there is my Mary Frances Tea Bag.
I'm not a girly-girl but I can get into shoes (no stilettos for this bunion queen, though) and purses and the occasional fashion. It's just for fun and why not have a little purse-a-nality!

Kaby herself on one of our overnight Christmas trips

Me and Joyce (Queen Bee) at National Harbor

Open House with The Artist Sat. Oct 20 1-3 PM

Fairway Village Mobile Homes 1100 S. Belcher Rd. Unit 280 Come join The Living Hope Women’s Ministry’s October event. There will be an opportunity to browse and shop. Many handcrafted items available including jewelry, paintings, etched glass, pottery etc. It will be a casual and relaxing time with light refreshments and lively conversation. Start your Christmas shopping early or buy yourself a gift—maybe both. Meet Vivian, a friend of Gert’s Kitchen and show your support. Credit cards accepted. Prices start around $10 and up and are competitive with or better than local boutiques. The items pictured here are just a few samples. Come see what else is available. For those who wish to carpool together, we will have a drop-in at Frida’s bakery 9700 Ulmerton Rd. Largo. Stop by early at noon to fellowship and grab a sandwich ...

Nothing OT

I belong to some online groups that are designed to share special interests like reading, cooking, travel, etc. Often replies to a post will get off on a tangent and before you know it, the subject is changed to begin with "OT" for "off topic". In some groups members or moderators will try to abolish off topic posts in order to keep down volume and to keep the posts related to the subject of the mail group. But it's comforting to know that nothing is OT with God. We can go to Him in prayer and pour out our hearts. We can approach Him about anything and everything in our lives and He listens. We don't have to have a religious formula for prayer. If we read something from a prayer book that's okay too if it expresses our hearts. But if the prayer is "HELP" or "God, I can't go on" or even if we lash out in fear or anger, it's okay. It doesn't change the way He feels about us. He loves us unconditionally. He is looking for us ...

Women's Bible Study Thurs. Aug 17

Women's Bible Study Thursday August 17 at Boulevard Apartments in Largo. Bring a friend! See below for info on how to find us. For those who wish to come early and buy some Mexican Food for dinner or a snack, the St. Pete Taco Lady food truck will be at The Boulevard clubhouse. Just let Linda know and we can dine in the outdoor living room if the weather permits. Now for the REAL food: For those who wish to prepare or meditate on the passage, we will be studying what it means to think on “things that are lovely”. Reference text: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things" - Philippians 4:8 Companion text: " How lovely is your dwelling place, Lor...

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