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Replacing negative with positive

By Merry MaryMay 6, 2024May 6, 20241 Comment on Replacing negative with positive

I read an article online about becoming more efficient by using text replacement functionality. As an example, you type ‘brb’ and the words ‘be right back’ magically appear instead. It reminded me of the time that a colleague pulled a prank on me that replaced Mary with ‘old hag’. It was hilarious as I carefully …

You don’t need the church. The church needs you.

By Merry MaryMay 1, 2024June 18, 20241 Comment on You don’t need the church. The church needs you.

Years ago I would take Speedy, our super smart beagle mix, on long walks through the neighborhoods near my sister’s house. I would often bump into a priest in the front yard of his church and we’d have delightful conversations. He said something to me that has stayed with me over the years. You don’t …

Gratitude Challenge – Sisters

By Merry MaryApril 30, 2024May 7, 2024Leave a Comment on Gratitude Challenge – Sisters

“We are FAMILY! I got all my sisters and me!” Let’s be grateful for our sisters! Whether biological, adopted, through sorority, work colleagues or in-law, I’ve been blessed with some amazing sisters who help me to be a better person. I’m sure you can say the same! Today I’m grateful for my twin Sarah. In …

Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

By Merry MaryApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024Leave a Comment on Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

Subtitle – too much time on my hands Every Christmas I receive a gift of a LARGE can of salted Virginia peanuts. They’re good, but there’s only one person in my household, so I struggle with eating them all. Yesterday I decided to try making homemade Peanut butter. After some googling (and texting to my …

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