Just one thing: Friends

… well, another week is wrapping up and I'm left here thinking about the blur of life that has passed yet again in the last 7 days….. errands, laundry, helping with homework, cooking…. the usual stuff. But, the thing that really sticks out to me from this week is the time spent with friends….. over dinner and coffee, on walks, at Bible study, via e:mail and long-distance phone calls and texts…. celebrating, confiding, laughing, catching-up, listening….. it's time well spent, I think…

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… real friends are food for the soul.

Just One Thing…. Him

… celebrating 19 years of marriage today…

…. love the story our lives are writing together

… it's an epic tale full of adventure, romance and comedy;

 and we are just getting to the good part. ;)

What a stud!….

…. no, I'm not talking about my guy…. (although, I think he is… and, does anyone even say that anymore?!) :)

…. I'm talking about this double-studded pearl earring tempting me to break out of my strict diamond stud only habit I've had for about the last 5 years…

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I'm thinking these might be a nice addition to a simple all-black ensemble or holiday outfit….
Found an inexpensive way to give them a try here….

Just One Thing: Babbel

…speaking of words in print…. it seems you can barely shop anymore without spotting French quips screen-printed on the fronts of cell phone covers, pillows, tees and sweaters…. making knowing some of that en-vogue language all the more appealing… (assuming you like to know what you are sporting) :)

I'm on my third year of living in the French speaking part of Switzerland and I'm sad to report that my French is definitely more of a sputter than a spark.  Yet, I persist.  My latest guide takes the form of the online program, Babbel, introduced to me by my French friend who is using it to learn her third language… German (overachiever!)

If you are looking to brush up on your high school Spanish; pick up some frequently used phrases for an upcoming trip to Italy; or, heck, want to learn Portuguese just for the sake of continuing education…. I recommend checking it out!

Separately, I've received a few e:mails indicating some folks weren't able to view the video I posted on Wednesday…. my apologies…. it is Steven Curtis Chapman performing "Glorious Unfolding"…. hopefully, you can find it here….

Bon weekend mon amis!  

Just One Thing…. Art

Spotted this quirky piece on Pinterest a few weeks ago;  and it keeps popping up in my mind… which usually signals a worthy purchase…. the only dilemma…. whether or not to take advantage of the ability to customize the saying….  

…. the appropriate design for my life right now would probably go a little like this…

Hello!

Bonjour!

Ciao!

Hey Ya'll!

take your pick :)

Just One Thing….

Yoo Hoo!  Is anyone there? (Oh, hi mom!)  

Sorry I've been MIA for a quarter of a year… but, as it turns out, life away from this computer is pretty alright. :)  That said, however, I've missed capturing those little daily inspirations here at House of Marlowe.  So, I'm back…. with a new approach.  ONE thing a day… be it a recipe, photo, pair of shoes, great book, beautiful room…. you get the idea.   First up; this song and video….

I hope you'll join along in finding your one thing a day too.