Monthly Archives: July 2013

Gift #402: Birthdays

Posted on July 30, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Birthdays are wonderful days to celebrate the people we love.  Well, unbirthdays are great for that too, as we well know from Alice’s trip to Wonderland.  So technically every day is a great day to let the people in our … Continue reading →

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Gift #401: Steve Martin

Posted on July 29, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

My parents first knew him as a stand up comedian in the 70s.  I first knew him as a favorite actor.  Three Amigos was one of the first movies I remember seeing as a girl.  My dad would haul the … Continue reading →

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Gift #400: Creation song

Posted on July 26, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I found this song in a children’s book of poems and songs compiled by Julie Andrews.  It’s attributed as a traditional Jewish prayer, and I recognize the echoes of several psalms within the song. How wonderful, O Lord, are the … Continue reading →

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Gift #399: Evening walk

Posted on July 24, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

On my walk today… There’s a lovely patch of green through which a bit of river flows.  Nestled within are a host of wildflowers, vines that twine and twirl, and trees.  It’s a lovely, quiet spot. Blessings to you, Sarah

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Gift #398: Ripe tomatoes

Posted on July 23, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday I picked some of the first tomatoes from the garden.  Oh, it smelt heavenly! There is nothing to equal the pleasures of homegrown tomatoes.  They taste so much better and there’s something infinitely rewarding about growing and harvesting your … Continue reading →

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Gift #397: Shade Garden

Posted on July 22, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Happy Sunday everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  It’s been very hot here in Indy (as it usually is in July) and I’ve been enjoying the shade garden.  There’s a birdbath that came from the Farmhouse and … Continue reading →

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Gift #396: Knit show

Posted on July 21, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today my mom and I went to the Knit and Crochet Guild Show in Indianapolis.  They host shows twice a year in different cities across the US, and people come from all over to take classes and retreats, attend a … Continue reading →

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Gift #395: goats

Posted on July 20, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I couldn’t let the fair go by without mention of goats.  I love goats, especially pygmy goats.  I was able to see several pygmies at the fair this week and they were a delight.  They are so small and adorable!   … Continue reading →

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Gift #394: Pigeons

Posted on July 19, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Now of all the animals I was expecting to see at the fair, pigeons did not make the list.  I was surprised and delighted to see them, however.  There were amazing breeds represented!  Some with topknots, some with feathers on … Continue reading →

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Gift #393: Rabbits

Posted on July 18, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

One of the pavilions at the fair was dedicated to small animals, and inside was an impressive collection of rabbits.  Most were raised by kids in the 4H program and it was encouraging to see so many young people interested … Continue reading →

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