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 or a snack or just come by later to meet up with the group. We will be leaving around

Looking for Good Movie?

I don't go to too many movies. It's a world I don't live in. But I heard The Grace Card advertised on a local station and I think I'll check it out. I love the title! I love that it is about people who struggle, because we all do. And I especially love that it's about grace, God's grace. Can't wait to see it Feb. 25. Check the site to see if it's playing at a theater near you . Check out the trailer by clicking below and also the info on sending a Grace Card.

Well, I Never.......

I was shocked recently when a relative told me she never owned a pair of backless shoes. I cracked up when I was in a ladies' room and overheard a young woman say "Personally, I've never seen a wrap-around skirt". And at the doctor's office the other day, a woman who had to be at least mid-twenties said she had pumped her own gas for the first time in her life just that day. So I asked some friends to send me one or more things that they have never done. I wasn't looking for thrills, major achievements, or things we all dream about but never do. I was looking for simple or everyday things that we probably think most people have done. My personal contributions to this list are: I have never seen the movie "Titanic". I have never been around a newborn. I've never ridden a motorcycle. Here are the responses I've received to date from others: Never used an ATM. Never had an alcoholic drink (except communion wine) Never been in a casino

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