Blog plugs of the week!

My morning ritual is simple.

It goes something like this.

I get up, do the obligatory morning potty stop and say "hello" to all the critters under foot. I hug my husband, and smooch whichever child will still allow me to give them morning smooches (this usually means the four year old, the seven year old and sometimes the ten year old).

Then I stumble on through to the kitchen, where I grind the beans (my own special blend) throw on a pot of coffee and I head out the back door to my studio.

Once I'm in the studio, I crank up the computer and read my e-mail. Right around this time, either my husband or one of the children will run me a cup of coffee that has been doctored to perfection with vanilla soy milk. (Oh, the sweet joy of morning coffee is indescribable!)

In between slurps of coffee, I read my favorite web blogs. I always check out Debb's blog first. Debb writes with a tender, thought provoking style that I very much welcome as I begin my day.

After Debb's blog I move on to another favorite, A New Life Emerging. This blog always, always knocks my socks off! It's a Christian blog...but hey, don't let that stop you from at least giving the blog a quick read. I guarantee you will experience a fresh perspective about what it means to live a Christ centered life if your read Rick's musings.

I once e-mailed Rick, the owner of A New Life Emerging, and informed him that I very much enjoyed his writing and considered myself one of his official blog groupies. I think I scared him a bit with that declaration of devotion, as I never did receive a response. LOL!

Anyhow, if you are looking for a great way to start your day, swing by Debb's Little Place Online, and then if you are so inclined, move on to Rick's, A New Life Emerging.

These blogs certainly sweeten my day.

Who knows, maybe they would sweeten yours as well?