by Darlene Schacht | Jan 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ― Charles Dickens Darkness enveloped the sky drawing its curtain around us, while the rumble of thunder composed a symphony of sound that was carried by on the wings of the wind. It was only 8 pm,...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All* Today is a wonderful day to celebrate! My good friend Karen Ehman has just released her brand new book, Keep it Shut. Because this book is so unique, I’ve been looking forward to sharing...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
It was early April, the Spring of 2014. The winter was finally saying its last goodbye and I was more than ready to let it go. We had just experienced one of the worst winters on record with below average temperatures and above average snow fall. It had been months...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year! The printable calendars are updated and ready for 2015… Each page has the month at a glance, plus the following sections to write in: To Do’s – Things you need to do today Hope To Do’s – Additional things you’d like...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 30, 2014 | Project 365, Uncategorized
On October 17th, 2013, I closed a post with the following words… I’ve let things slip. I know that if I get back to exercising every day that I’ll have more energy, and I know that eating better and drinking less caffeine will make a difference too. Like Paul...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Mom, can you come with me?” she asked. It wasn’t easy saying yes, in fact I desperately wanted to say no. All I needed was to be left alone for a while so I could get things done, so I could reach my deadlines, so I could have a sense of peace… But there she...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
We all like marriage tips, right? How about 31 of them? That’s one to keep in mind each day of the month. Maybe they won’t resonate with you today, but maybe they will tomorrow. That’s the interesting thing about marriage–it goes through...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
When Michael and I were still newlyweds, we’d often look at each other and say, “We’re the happiest couple in the world.” I really believed that we were. I couldn’t imagine another woman being as happy as I was, and I couldn’t...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
My sister once told me that a woman is happy when the dishes and laundry are done. I like that thought, but I also like the thought of bringing a little extra comfort and joy to the home–especially during the holiday season. It wasn’t until I grew up and...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve had a few questions this week, and far more than a few over the years, which has brought me to the conclusion that there are a lot of hurting people out there. There are more broken marriages than I ever imagined. And people who desperately want to be...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
It is when we are doing things together that friendship springs up – painting, sailing ships, praying, philosophizing, and fighting shoulder to shoulder. Friends look in the same direction.- C.S. Lewis Today I’d like to go back to the place where it began for...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Inspiration is a curious thing. It can happen when you least expect it, and stick around with you longer than you ever imagined it would. I’ve been inspired over the years in a number of ways. Half the time I don’t think the person even realized that they...
