Thoughts | Mac's Musings

The benefit of the doubt.

May 16, 2013 by abbie

I think about communication a lot, partly because I think “miscommunication” is at the core of most of our day to day...

I don’t want any part of...

May 1, 2013 by abbie

I’ve lost count of how many times in the last few years I’ve looked at the events of the world around me and said,...

The On/Off switch

Apr 19, 2013 by abbie

I’ve learned that I am either on or off. When I’m on, I’m on. When I’m off, man am I off. It seems to be as...

Things I don’t understan...

Apr 17, 2013 by abbie

1. Why people talk on speaker phone when they don’t need to. It blows my mind. 2. When people describe a cake recipe as a...

Taking No for an answer?

Apr 12, 2013 by abbie

I have been, historically, rather easily put off. I remember a few years ago having a odd conversation with someone about how easily...

Hidden

Mar 29, 2013 by abbie

Our society loves to expose. From our clothing choices to the scoop on the latest “Breaking News”. From the trend...

Where our treasure is

Mar 28, 2013 by abbie

There is a verse (Matthew 6:20-21) that says, “…lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…For where your treasure...

For such a time as this?

Mar 4, 2013 by abbie

Decisions, decisions. Man, do I dislike making them. But this dislike often gets me in trouble. Here’s what happens: Sometimes I...

The Take Away

Feb 25, 2013 by abbie

From the time we are young children we are taught that every story has a moral – a take away, if you will. Whether it be that...

The satisfaction of a job well...

Feb 11, 2013 by abbie

Sometimes I write stuff. But of course you knew that, I mean, because you’re reading one of the things that I’ve written....

Do You Need To Understand?

Feb 8, 2013 by abbie

Like I talked about yesterday, I’ve been looking into forgiveness recently. In this search, I ran into this one situation that...

How to stop thinking

Jan 28, 2013 by abbie

I had coffee tonight with dessert. Consequently I will be awake for several more hours than I would like to be. It was totally worth...

Light and Air

Jan 24, 2013 by abbie

I have a wonderful family and awesome friends. This week I’ve seen so vividly how blessed I am to be surrounded by these people....

The worst thing about nothing

Jan 17, 2013 by abbie

I’ve been fighting to keep my focus right recently. What’s the problem? A big, fat nothing. Sure, I’m busy, as busy...

A fine line.

Jan 11, 2013 by abbie

There is such a fine line between being truthful and hurtful. Such. A. Fine. Line. I strongly dislike fine lines, mostly because I...

Ever want to change your name?

Jan 7, 2013 by abbie

I like historical fiction. From classics to more modern, there’s something about the past that is, well, predictable – and...

The reason

Dec 27, 2012 by abbie

I love songs that make me reminisce. It’s not that I love reminiscing all that much, it’s just that there are a few songs...

But how do you know?

Dec 20, 2012 by abbie

I like quoting C.S. Lewis. Him, and Dr. Seuss. I find both of them to be quite profound…in different ways, obviously. Anyway....

Crash.

Dec 13, 2012 by abbie

I was doing so well. So well, until, oh… now. Well actually, that now was about a week and a half ago. I crashed. I mentally...

Sunsets and Funerals

Nov 20, 2012 by abbie

There and back again. That’s what I did today. The mother of one of my very good friends from upstate NY has passed away and...

My Bucket List – Sorta.

Nov 19, 2012 by abbie

So, a few months ago, right before my birthday, I wrote a post about wanting to pull together a bucket list of 30 things to do before...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Nov 7, 2012 by abbie

Respect. It’s such an interesting word. Interesting, and rather confusing at times. Is respect inherent? Is it earned? Should it...

Weekend Reflections

Oct 28, 2012 by abbie

This past weekend was spent at a conference up in Springfield. It was such an interesting weekend, partly because of me, partly...

Thank you for breaking my hear...

Oct 22, 2012 by abbie

Thank you for breaking my heart, again. You see, at first it didn’t hurt, and I thought I had somehow arrived at a level of...

Oh to be known.

Oct 19, 2012 by abbie

I think most people desire to be recognized, to be known. When you walk into a room, what’s the first thing you do? Well, one of...

When I turn 5 I will…

Sep 24, 2012 by abbie

My nephew Micah turned 5 a few months ago. That kid has a good brain in his head. I know I’m biased, but he really is quite...

Running to win.

Sep 21, 2012 by abbie

The Bible is good, but there are times I get a little stuck with a verse here or there. One of these verses has always been 1 Cor....

How you see the world

Sep 9, 2012 by abbie

Have you ever stopped to think that there are people, many of them in fact, who see the world differently than you? It might be...

Why walk when you can fly?

Sep 8, 2012 by abbie

Man, Oh, Man. Or perhaps, God, Oh, God, would be more appropriate. Big things are happening. Huge. And Satan just can’t stand...

Working ahead of yourself

Aug 31, 2012 by abbie

We are in the midst of renovations at work. Now, to some people this may just be par for the course, but my family has never been...

Homesick, at home.

Aug 23, 2012 by abbie

We talked about you again last night. It seems we’re always talking about you. You come up in every conversation in some way....

On the way down.

Aug 13, 2012 by abbie

Where am I? What day is it? Who are you? Oh, yes, I remember… It’s been one of those weeks, months, summers. I’m...

The freedom to have an opinion

Aug 8, 2012 by abbie

One thing I’m thankful for today is my freedom to have an opinion. Anyone who’s spent much time with me will probably know...

Promises, promises.

Aug 6, 2012 by abbie

Has God ever given you a promise? Maybe you were reading through the Bible and one struck you as your own. Maybe you were praying and...

Lobotomies and other misconcep...

Jul 31, 2012 by abbie

There are a lot of things I don’t get about faith in Christ. This is one of them: How do you properly reconcile frustrations and...

Psalms and songs and souls

Jul 27, 2012 by abbie

Personally, I think it’s important to mix things up – especially when it comes to spiritual practice. Maybe it’s...

What’s with that!?

Jul 10, 2012 by abbie

Several months ago I was asked what my pet peeves are, and at the time it was a very hard question to answer. You see, I had never sat...

Monday’s Miscellaneous

Jul 9, 2012 by abbie

-Regarding Marketing: There’s a local gas station who is advertising their iced coffee using a larger than life size cutout of...

When she was good…

Jul 6, 2012 by abbie

Have you ever heard that little poem… “There once was a girl, with a curl, right in the middle of her forehead. And when...

Identity Crisis

Jun 29, 2012 by abbie

I like going to church. Well, no, that’s not true… let me clarify: I like genuine Church activities. I’m actually...

Disorders, Dork Glasses, and D...

May 23, 2012 by abbie

- On Disorders – I’m an INFP: Introverted Intuitive Feeler Perceiver. It’s actually not a disorder, though I’m...

Lunch in a cemetery.

May 21, 2012 by abbie

Sooooo, yesterday I had lunch in a cemetery. By myself. A little odd? You betcha. Which is why you have absolutely no need for...

Good options

May 17, 2012 by abbie

It’s not often that I find myself at a crossroad where it seems like all of the options are good. It’s a nice change. Last...

Notes are our friends

May 10, 2012 by abbie

I find that I repeat myself often, especially when it comes to teaching music. On occasion I’ve considered making flash cards...

The polite laugh.

Apr 20, 2012 by abbie

Do you have a polite laugh? I TOTALLY do. You know, that laugh that you laugh when you’re with people you don’t really...

The new normal.

Apr 10, 2012 by abbie

Whenever something big changes there’s always the question, “Will life ever feel normal again?”, and that’s a...

Chasing Rainbows

Apr 2, 2012 by abbie

Yesterday was a weird day. This morning came far too early, much too aggressively, and, in my opinion, I think it had a pretty bad...

Burn the ships

Mar 27, 2012 by abbie

Have you heard that story? The one where the Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortez landed in Mexico in 1519 with one goal –...

Getting back in gear

Mar 26, 2012 by abbie

So, as I’m sure anyone who reads this here little blog on a fairly consistent basis (much love to you) knows that roughly two...

Always take the hill.

Mar 23, 2012 by abbie

This morning I was catching up on a few blogs I follow when an interesting phrase caught my attention. It’s from Joy the...

This is gonna make you stronge...

Mar 22, 2012 by abbie

I like when I have realizations, like when I get to say, “Oh, THAT’S what that was!” It doesn’t happen super...

The lower case of Hartford?

Mar 14, 2012 by abbie

Ok, let’s get some gloating out of the way here. My 4 year old nephew, Micah, is brilliant. So much so that sometimes his...

Just go with it.

Mar 13, 2012 by abbie

So, it’s about 12:30am and I’m up writing on my blog. A few minutes ago I was playing my guitar, and a few minutes before...

Sweet, beautiful, silence.

Mar 9, 2012 by abbie

This might be rude, but the only sound I want to hear for the rest of the night is silence. No one speaking. No phone ringing. No...

Monday’s Musings

Mar 5, 2012 by abbie

So what am I thinking about this morning? Boys, God, green juices, and cookie dough. Not necessarily in any particular order. FYI:...

My beef with food blogs.

Mar 2, 2012 by abbie

I spend a good deal of time on food blogs. I like to cook, I like to eat, and I like to read = I like food blogs. There are many...

Happier without Hope

Feb 22, 2012 by abbie

Sometimes hope messes things up. Sometimes hope is the source of discontentment. Sometimes I wish I didn’t have hope. I realize...

What a little simplification c...

Feb 13, 2012 by abbie

Life has a way of getting really complicated really fast. Before you know it stress can sneak up and sucker punch you from behind....

Nothing is wasted.

Feb 6, 2012 by abbie

Ahh Monday, a new work week, strangely I’m very glad you’re here. I’m totally ready for this week to be much better...

“What seems to be the pr...

Feb 3, 2012 by abbie

I’m not a “morning person”. Though, I’m not really a “night person” either. I really more of a...

You are being watched…

Jan 27, 2012 by abbie

Maybe it’s just the stage of life I’m in, I doubt that it has a whole lot to do with me, but it seems like a lot of people...

Wha-ha-ha-oooh, what else?!

Jan 26, 2012 by abbie

Last night I had one of those moments that you just want to still frame in your mind and never lose. I was over my sister’s...

Some people really are worth t...

Jan 19, 2012 by abbie

I sort of apologize in advance, this post is a little rant-y. On the other hand, I make no apologies for my stance and feelings on...

It’s all about the conno...

Jan 13, 2012 by abbie

It’s really amazing to me how connotation affects what we say and how other’s interpret what we say. Connotation is...

Why I like cleaning up your me...

Jan 12, 2012 by abbie

Fact: My usually somewhat organized closet looks like a bomb of clothes has gone off in it. Fact: I have dirty dishes in my room...

Soon and very soon…

Jan 9, 2012 by abbie

Last night was a roller coaster of, not necessarily emotions, but more so of testing; let’s just say I didn’t pass. Time...

Far too content

Jan 6, 2012 by abbie

Did you know that the vast majority of us are far too content? We are far too content with the status quo. We are far too content with...

Going back – Revisited

Jan 5, 2012 by abbie

So I thought it would be healthy to give some balance to Tuesday’s post, the post about not going back. It’s always so...

Painting Pictures of Egypt

Jan 3, 2012 by abbie

Turning around, backtracking, about face, 180…Today is all about one question, can you ever really go back? Maybe this is...

Daisy Petal Love

Dec 30, 2011 by abbie

If only our emotions were as easy as picking petals off a daisy. But then again, if love could be determined by which petal was last,...

Fuzzled and such.

Dec 29, 2011 by abbie

I’m in a slump. A slump I tell you. I feel like my brain is in a constant state of fuzzle. What, fuzzle is too a word!...

You’ve Always Been Faith...

Dec 27, 2011 by abbie

This is part of the Amazing Post That Wasn’t, and while I think it’s going to be good, I still can’t quite remember...

What are we really accomplishi...

Dec 23, 2011 by abbie

The past few years I’ve notice a growing Christmas time phenomenon, christians who used to proclaim the message of peace on...

This year will be different...

Dec 22, 2011 by abbie

A friend shared this poem by Anne Weems on G+ yesterday and I felt like it so beautifully expressed my holiday feelings at the moment....

When love hurts.

Dec 21, 2011 by abbie

Why do we hurt the ones that we love? For one thing, I think it’s a lot easier to hurt people that we love because they care...

Unpleasant truths

Dec 20, 2011 by abbie

What do you do with truth you don’t like? Those things you’ve been taught or that you’ve learned that you really do...

We all struggle struggle.

Dec 15, 2011 by abbie

I struggle, you struggle, we all struggle struggle. It sounds like some sort of chant from a self help seminar. But as silly as it may...

I knew them when…

Dec 8, 2011 by abbie

Growing older is such an interesting experience. Not even personally so much, it’s more that I find it interesting to look...

The best presents come wrapped

Dec 6, 2011 by abbie

Dear Girl at the Mall, I write this to bring up a rather sensitive subject. Normally this isn’t a battle I like to fight because...

Lewis, Orphans, and Eggs.

Dec 2, 2011 by abbie

I love how God takes something we know, redirects it, and shows us something new. I. Love. It. Last week I was ambushed by grace, this...

Mercy Mama!

Nov 30, 2011 by abbie

Josiah is a child of varied and intense emotions. I think that’s kind of normal for a two year old, it’s just rather...

Ambushed by Grace

Nov 28, 2011 by abbie

You know that suspicious feeling that God is ambushing you? Like everywhere you go He is sitting there with a surprise attack?...

Turkey, Trees, and Traffic

Nov 21, 2011 by abbie

The term “holiday” is loaded to be sure. It brings joy to some and pain to others. It generally implies excess and over...

Does God owe you?

Nov 16, 2011 by abbie

Yesterday something happened. It wasn’t good. In fact, it’s tragic. Yesterday, my friend’s son (who was the same age...

Restlessness

Oct 29, 2011 by abbie

I realized tonight that I’ve been conditioned to restlessness. While, by nature, I am very much a creature of routine and habit,...

Ode to the discouraged perfect...

Oct 26, 2011 by abbie

Have you ever loved doing something so much that it takes the joy out of it? This happens to me often, it’s called being a...

I think I’m boring…...

Oct 24, 2011 by abbie

You heard me right. I think I’ve gotten boring. When did this happen? When did I lose my social life as I knew it? When did I...

I’m on the air?

Oct 20, 2011 by abbie

What day is it? Where am I? What’s my name? These are some some of the questions I asked myself this morning. Let’s just...

How do you tell someone…

Oct 14, 2011 by abbie

Yesterday my mom asked me a question and right at that moment my piano student knocked on the door so I didn’t have time to...

This little light…

Oct 7, 2011 by abbie

I’ve decided that nice cameras help you win friends and influence people. Sure some people see you as that annoying person who...

Homemade Pierogies and the not...

Sep 30, 2011 by abbie

Yeah, it was that kind of a day. You know, the one where you simply aren’t feeling particularly perky but no one else got the...

This day in history.

Sep 23, 2011 by abbie

Today is a special day, let me tell you why. Today is the first day of fall, my favorite season On this day, in 480 BC Euripides (the...

Good, Bad, and Otherwise…...

Sep 6, 2011 by abbie

We, as humans, have the tendency to categorize. We label things big, small, right, wrong, fun, boring, good, bad, etc. This is how we...

The “joys” of mode...

Aug 30, 2011 by abbie

The past few years have been ones of self discovery, some good, some bad. I’ve come to realize that for as much as I...

6 things for the 6th day.

Aug 26, 2011 by abbie

- Is it the intention of customer services to make you MORE cranky by forcing you to listen to their horrible elevator hold music?...

But do you REALLY know me?

Aug 22, 2011 by abbie

Did you know that there’s a difference between knowing someone and knowing someone. Have I lost you? I was rerunning through a...

Thursday’s Thoughts

Aug 18, 2011 by abbie

1. It is Thursday August 18th. Not to be confused with Thursday August 25th, which I thought it was for a little bit this week (read:...

All is calm, all is bright.

Aug 16, 2011 by abbie

Ok, so that title may be a little overly optimistic, but I have been feeling abnormally peaceful recently, and I think I’ve...

Storing away for the lean year...

Aug 11, 2011 by abbie

Over the past few months I’ve been learning and exercising preparation. I know I’m not the only one who has times of more...

What day is it?

Aug 4, 2011 by abbie

You know those weeks where you just can’t seem to figure out what day it is? You know, Monday feels like Wednesday and Tuesday...

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