A glimpse into the heart and mind of Nancy Tart
March 15, 2021 Where Do I Start? Have you ever wanted to start writing and looked at a blank paper or computer screen and thought, “okay, how do I start?” *Raises hand and waves it frantically* Honestly, I just go for it. Maybe I’ll edit and cut or rewrite the start later. Sometimes what is … Continue reading “Where Do I Start?”
March 13, 2021 I’m Fine (don’t go deep) You know, someone says politely, “How are you today?” Preprogrammed for courtesy, we reply automatically, “I’m fine.” But are you really “fine?” Or does that really mean, “I’m hurting, but don’t ask?” In our society, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of pretending we are … Continue reading “I’m Fine (Don’t Go Deep)”
What do you instantly presume based on a look? This cup, for example:
December 28, 2020 Building Buddies When we think of toddler, stuffing every unknown object into their mouth is standard, right? I had two where the answer was shockingly “NO!” They both loved all things small – squinkies, legos, and polly pockets. The thing I like about small items is that they are easily portable! A … Continue reading “Building Buddies”
October 19, 2020 Brantley Station Brain You know, I’ve been a bit behind on posting blogs the past two weeks. This is because my brain has been in Brantley Station and Feli’tor and Devonia and Nilon. We just finished moving. I finally got my computer fixed after not having it for over a year and … Continue reading “Brantley Station Brain”
Dating Decisions Part 3: Discovering Real Life and True Love
August 8, 2020 Wonder and Amazement “Mom,” this was in a very contemplative tone like Pooh Bear thinking, “do you think God ever gets sad because people don’t like themselves?” I’m pretty sure he does. Her pause wasn’t enough to answer. “God worked so hard on each of us to make us special. Why does … Continue reading “Wonder and Amazement”
July 23, 2020 Failing to Compare Do you know what I hope I fail in? Seriously. I’m super competitive by nature. I had to teach myself that trying to “be my best” is a different thing than being better than someone else. I had to fail at comparing. What are we at, 8 billion people … Continue reading “Failing to Compare”
May 6, 2020 Monopoly Crazy Yes, my family is crazy. Maybe. We love board games – especially if it involves everyone. This is difficult as most games like battleships, mancala, and chess are two player or maybe four player like labyrinth, the mall game, trouble, spelldown, scrabble, and Lord of the Rings Risk. Even the … Continue reading “Monopoly Crazy”
Becky’s Parakeets! May 2, 2020 Becky has been dreaming of and saving for parakeets for over four years. When her savings goal of the summer camp all three teens were to do together canceled due to COVID-19, she decided to invest in Disney shares while they were record low cost (someone has been Christina’s study … Continue reading “Becky’s Parakeets!”
