We’ve been talking about thankfulness this month — I know, such a unique topic for November! But it’s important to have an attitude of gratitude. Not just generically, but purposefully. This week I’m especially thankful for freedom and peace in this part of the world. There’s so much tragedy and heartbreak in so many places, […]

What are you thankful for this week? I’m filled with awe, wonder, and gratitude at the beautiful planet God created for us to enjoy. Here’s just a bit more of Alberta from our vacation with the grandgirls this summer. The photo above was taken at Lundbreck Falls. The girls and I climbed down the trails […]

Hi Inspy readers! It’s been a hot minute or two since I was your Sunday hostess, so I’m happy to be here in November! It was a very busy summer at Casa Comer, and I want to share some of that with you. November is all about gratitude, right? Whether we’re American or not (I’m […]

Happy Sunday! It’s the last weekend in October, and I’m now thinking about getting organized for Christmas. We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia. November is when our stores switch into full-on Christmas celebration mode. Black Friday shopping is now a big thing in Australia (I’d rather we celebrated Thanksgiving than have Black Friday, but anyway…). […]

Happy Sunday! I love spring, and the beautiful spring flowers in my garden. The native Australian bottlebrush (see below) are one of my favorites because they’re hardy, easy to grow, and attract native birds like honeyeaters to our yard. Speaking of birds, I’m thankful the magpies have stopped swooping now their babies are out of […]

It’s Sunday, and it has been a hard week. The situation in Israel and Gaza can’t be ignored. I have a family member on the other side of the world who’ll be meeting Jesus any day. I’m also relieved I’m not writing this post from the hospital bedside of another family member. I’m thankful for […]

Happy Sunday! Last weekend, at the NRL football Grand Final, the pregame entertainment included a tribute to the late Tina Turner. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, Tina Turner was wildly popular in Australia and she was the advertising face of Rugby League. Her song, The Best, will forever be associated with football in […]

Welcome to October! It’s spring in my part of the world and I live in the tulip capital of Australia. Canberra is known for its beautiful Floriade festival by the lake. Yesterday my husband and I visited Tulip Top Gardens, a flower farm that’s only a short drive out of town. We enjoyed a lovely […]

Tropical Storm Ophelia is visiting me this weekend. I love the rain and wind (and it’s not terrible — 30, 35 miles per hour at its strongest). It’s good weather for lounging on the couch and reading. Or snuggling a boy and watching TV. Or a little of both. My boys were supposed to be […]

Here in Virginia, the leaves are just starting to change color — it’s been so lovely to watch our forest and see the subtle shifts from morning to morning as the cooler evening temperatures start to do their work on the trees. Are you seeing any color changes where you are? Winners this Week If […]