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Book Review - The Noticer by Andy Andrews

In the newest Andy Andrews book, The Noticer, a mysterious man makes his rounds through Orange Beach, Alabama giving a healthy dose of perspective to its residents, changing lives as he goes.

The Noticer is a book filled with everyday wisdom wrapped up in the story of Jones, the strange old man who has a knack for showing up at just the right time. People in crisis find themselves sharing their struggles with Jones and find their lives changed for the better. The wisdom is directed to a wide audience - married couples, singles, old, young and in between. Most of it I had heard before, but some truths are always good to be reminded of.

The most meaningful part of the book for me was when Jones was talking to an older woman who felt the best part of her life was behind her. He shared the story of one man who had saved two billion people, and pointed out that the man would have never been in that position if not for the actions of those who had come before him. His point was this:

"'For the truth is, who knows who it really was whose single action saved the two billion people? How far back could we go?' Jones reached over and took Willow's hand. 'And how far into the future could we go, dear lady, to show how many lives you will touch? There are generations yet unborn, whose very lives will be shifted and shaped by the moves you make and the actions you take...tonight. And tomorrow. And tomorrow night. And the next day. And the next. No matter your age, physical condition, financial situation, color, gender, emotional state, or belief...everything you do, every move you make, matters to all of us."

I like that. I think everyone wants their life to make an impact on the world around them. Sometimes we will see that impact, most of the time we won't, but that doesn't mean there is not an impact.

It is a good perspective to be reminded of.

The Noticer is filled with perspectives that are good to be reminded of.

So, if you want a quick read and a dose of perspective I think you will enjoy Mr. Andrews newest release.

Wordless Wednesday - I think the sign speaks for itself...

Wordless Wednesday - "I WANT IT NOW"... Okay, thanks.

On a Mission

It all started when I cleaned out the laundry room.

Then a garage sale was planned.

Now I'm on a mission to purge the house of junk!

Every time I look into my clutter-free-everything-in-its-place-with-very-little-useless-junk-sitting-around-taking-up-space laundry room, I get inspired.

Inspired to dive into the next room, fill garbage bags with trash and transfer items to my growing try-to-sell pile.

Its exhilarating! It makes me feel light and airy as items leave their shelves and find new homes far, far away.

It makes Kory a little nervous and causes him to hide his stuff, but I will not be stopped!

I will not let myself be held hostage by the growing stuff in my closets any longer. Its time to throw off the shackles of junk clinging to our house and purge like there is no tomorrow.

Watch out kids, your rooms are coming up and everything is up for grabs!

This momma is on a mission, so look out house, here I come!

Wordless Wednesday - Decorating the Train's House

What's for Lunch?

I'm in a rut.

A lunch making rut.

The boy's don't seem to mind. I think they'd be happy to eat peanut butter and jelly for weeks on end.

I mind.

I'm tired of grilled cheese sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ham sandwiches, frozen pizza and macaroni and cheese (I know a gasp just went out at that last one from my family. My name is Megan and I love Kraft Macaroni and Cheese...)

Yesterday I got creative and made grilled ham and cheese sandwiches.

Yeah, I'm in a rut.

This is where you come in: What are your favorite lunchtime meal creations?

I really, really want to know!