One of my greatest pleasures in life is sitting down at the kitchen table, sharing a hot cup of coffee and good conversation with a friend. I do wish I could have each one of you in for a visit, wouldn’t that be awesome?!
The next best thing is my hot cuppa, a scone or muffin, and my laptop. Isn’t it a blessing how we can connect with special people who become good friends without ever meeting face-to-face? Trust me, I’d much prefer face-to-face, but I’ll take a good cyber-chat or blog post now and then.
Would you like to know who’ve I’ve been ‘visiting’ with this week? Let me share a few snippets from my ‘conversations.’ I hope these wise words will put a smile on your face and peace in your heart.
“As we all know, cleaning a house with kids inside is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. It’s just not going to be very effective.” by Michaela at California to Korea
Michaela has almost as many children as I do! Her sweet spirit and fun sense of humor shine through in this post about how we get some housework done and that it’s a GOOD thing to have soooo many kids.
“Life is the lesson not the curriculum.” by Kim at Day to Day Adventures
Kim has a heart for family, and it shows! She and her husband have raised some really amazing people – I love spending time with her online and in person, too, when I get the chance.
“We all want progress, but if you’re on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.“ by C. S. Lewis via Lauren at the Thinking Closet
Lauren cracks me up! She’s perky little thing, full of creativity and bubbling with joy. It isn’t all on the surface either. Beneath her fantastic creations and her bouncy personality there’s a deep love and wisdom.
“. . . I did not wait for my dream house before I made my home. . . I am so glad that we did not wait all those years to make our house a real home . . . Don’t waste the years wishing for something better before you begin to make a house a home.” by Cheryl at Thinking about Home.
Who are you visiting with these days? Have you enjoyed a friendly visit with a special person at your own kitchen table? Or gathered with friends around the web as I have of late?
Sharing this post at some of these wonderful places.

I had the opportunity to visit with an old friend from high school. It had been over 20 years since we’d seen each other and about 25 since we’d had a good conversation. We shared great conversation as I shadowed her on a short errand before we went back to her house. We shared a cup of tea in her homey kitchen and talked about our kids and husbands. I was even able to join in a good talk with her and her husband that evening. They recently had tragedy hit their family and it was pure and genuine conversation among friends. I felt encouraged and they expressed that they did as well. No quote, but remember to go home each evening (or if you are at home) simply remember to hug your kids and let them know how much you love them.
Thank you for sharing with us, Alisa – “pure and genuine conversation” — what a special gift! Thank you for little challenge at the end of your comment, we all need reminders to love those that are closest to us 🙂 Blessings to you and your family, my friend!
Aw, so incredibly honored by the shout-out and affirmations. Thank you, Linda! You always bolster my spirit. And I dig those other quotes you shared! Thanks for introducing me to some new friends to have “coffee talk” with. 😉 Hugs to you!
My pleasure, Lauren 🙂 I always love a visit at your place and just had to share! You add a bee-bop to my step after spending time with you. Hope your day is full of sunshine!
This is a nice collection of quotes! I like the one about turning around and going back to the right road being progressive. I wish someone would have told me that when I was about 19 years old.
Oh the things we wish we would have known, way back when, eh, Amanda? I love that quote too, and it’s encouraged me to keep moving forward and not fret over time gone by. Blessings to you my friend, as we make the most of our days!
Well, what a sweet surprise to come for a visit and see my own name here in your list of favorites! I am humbled. Your words are incredibly kind!! To think that the Lord would use my little piece of cyber-world to encourage a dear sister..well, that is my heart’s desire.
P.S. I would love to meet you in real life, friend!!
HE IS amazing, and I’m so blessed to have had our virtual paths cross, Cheryl. I so enjoy re-visiting your series on making a home and celebrations, I just had to share! And if ever I’m in your neck of the woods I’ll be showing up on your doorstep!
I will count on it, Linda!! Hugs…