by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 1, 2021 | Journal
At this time, many are bidding 2020 good riddance. Perhaps partly because of my chronic desire to break from pop cultural majorities, and mostly because of blessing, I don’t have nearly as strong feelings about the year as do many others. I do have strong...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 19, 2020 | Journal
The summer seemed to be a promising time for blogging. But I delayed and delayed again because I had planned my next write-up to be introducing a delightful homestead in the Florida countryside. I had the header photo of the new home’s exterior prepared. I picked up...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 19, 2020 | Health & Beauty, Journal, Motherhood
A quick tip from Theodosia… Last night was restless for her because her nose was a bit stuffy which made her panic. I let her sniff Eucalyptus Globulus and Peppermint to help her breathe (excellent treatment, appropriately used!). This evening she was feeling...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 6, 2020 | Journal
I’ve been a nostalgic person since childhood, and generally credited that to growing up as a military child. Rather than forming attachments to people and places that I knew would be left behind whenever we moved, I became attached to the memories – writing...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 9, 2019 | Journal
Perhaps like writing an academic essay is an exercise in comprehension, writing a personal journal entry is an exercise in gratitude. My fondest memories of blogging center around that very thing – it’s an activity that prompts reflection and acknowledgement of...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 15, 2019 | Journal, Motherhood
Theodosia Christine “God dedicated, follower of Christ” December 27, 2018 6 lbs., 12 oz., 18 1/2 in. Photography by Abigail Read
