Author Archives: Linda Carlblom
The Fine Art of Faithfulness…by Linda Carlblom
I was recently taken aback one Sunday after church when a man in his early thirties said to me, “I’m so proud of you.” “You are?” I couldn’t fathom why he’d be proud of me. He was about the age of my … Continue reading
My Favorite Profession…by Linda Carlblom
I have worked in different jobs over the years, from day care to office work to customer service. During those twenty years in the work force I learned that despite being an introvert, I excelled at listening to people and … Continue reading
Until Death Do Us Part…by Linda Carlblom
We filed into the quiet church, some of us hand-in-hand. One by one we came and sat with the rest of our group. We were overjoyed to see each other, all smiles, hugs, and leg pats, even though we’d seen … Continue reading
Gracefully Gray…by Linda Carlblom
I’m one of those women who has never liked messing with my hair much. I keep it short so I don’t have to curl, straighten, or style it. I like the wash and wear (though I do blow-dry) simplicity of … Continue reading
10 Tips for Grandparenting When Your Child Has a Large Family…by Linda Carlblom
I am Grammy to seven beautiful children, ages thirteen years to three months. I know many of our readers are grandparents, too, and have that many or more grandchildren. But all seven of my grands are siblings who belong to … Continue reading
Making 2015 a Better Year…by Linda Carlblom
Even though we’re a full week into the new year, I’ve been thinking about my goals. I’m not usually much of a resolution maker, but I do think along those lines. What did I do right last year? What would … Continue reading
Teaching Kids the True Meaning of Christmas…by Linda Carlblom
In all the busyness of the Christmas season, it’s easy to let its true meaning slip through the cracks of the rough manger bed. Is it really that important our kids hear the age-old story about Jesus’ birth? Isn’t it … Continue reading
Keeping Christmas Simple…by Linda Carlblom
I’m struck today by how complicated Christmas has gotten. A friend who is caring for her husband who has Alzheimer’s feels bad because she hasn’t had time to put up a tree or decorations. She just isn’t in the mood … Continue reading
Our Linen Thanksgiving Journal…by Linda Carlblom
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday, yes, even beating out Christmas. There’s something to be said for a holiday that hasn’t caved in to commercialism. In our family, it is a time of gathering together to share a feast, but … Continue reading
Pigeon Spikes…by Linda Carlblom
I sometimes think I need to install pigeon spikes on every level surface in my house. You know those metal spiky things people mount on their roofs to keep the pigeons from landing? I need them on every counter top, … Continue reading
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