Tickled Pink Life

Planting Seeds and Reaping a Harvest

July 23, 2014

Being a forensic scientist, I admittedly don’t watch television series that depict my profession. Now I understand that in these shows, criminalistics is dramatized to be entertaining in a story line that can be completed in an hour. I also know that the public doesn’t realize that DNA analysis can’t be completed on a gas […]

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Peace in the Midst of Grief

June 30, 2014

Today I attended the memorial service for one of my colleagues who passed away unexpectedly. The occasion held all of the standard ritual that accompanies a police service. To the sound of bagpipes, a sea of saluting deputies and officers bid farewell to one of their own. Death is always tragic, but even more so […]

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Honoring Those Who Defend our Freedom

May 26, 2014

President Ronald Reagan was a strong supporter of our military, and he keenly understood the price of freedom provided by the men and women who serve. In honor of Memorial Day, I have included a few poignant excerpts from the President’s address at Arlington National Cemetery in 1982. I have no illusions about what little […]

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Jesus Paid it All

April 20, 2014

A few weeks ago, we sang this old familiar hymn at church. On this Easter, the words are especially poignant. I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.” For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim, I’ll wash […]

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The Body of Christ – Connected Together Through Worship

April 9, 2014

At my church we’ve been studying the book of Ephesians, and our pastor has been speaking about unity within the body of Christ. So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up […]

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DIY Custom Bird Nest Easter Baskets

March 23, 2014

A few months back I featured my bird nest teacups in a Do-It-Yourself craft post. Well today, we’re going to cover a spin-off from that project. In just a few steps, I’ll show you how to use the same theme to create wonderfully custom Easter baskets! First, you’ll need a basket. I like to start […]

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GOD’S NOT DEAD – The Movie opens this Week

March 18, 2014

GOD’S NOT DEAD is a new Christian film that opens this weekend, and judging from the trailer, it looks like it may be a very good one. The story centers on a college freshman who is challenged by his professor to deny his faith or to defend it. The film features Kevin Sorbo and Shane […]

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The Empress Hotel Signature Scone Recipe

March 9, 2014

Clad in ivy and surrounded by beautiful manicured gardens, the Fairmont Empress Hotel is a favorite destination of travelers to Victoria on Vancouver Island. This historic grand lady has been welcoming guests since 1908. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth stayed at the Empress in 1939, during their Royal Tour of Canada. More recently, HRH […]

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Free Printable Vintage Valentine Images and DIY Projects

February 9, 2014

Since Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, I thought I’d share some lovely vintage Valentine DIY ideas! On these web sites and blogs, you can download free printable graphics to design and construct your own Valentine greetings. Several of these sites have a treasure trove of beautiful vintage images scanned from old books, cards and postcards. […]

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Touring the USS Iowa

January 19, 2014

Over the holidays, I had the pleasure of touring the USS Iowa berthed in San Pedro, CA. Built in 1940 at the Navy Yard in New York, the battleship served in World War II, the Korean War and also through the Cold War. The Iowa was launched in August of 1942, and commissioned in February […]