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LIVING.http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-3329841688316939619Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:37:00 +00002011-11-19T14:37:58.341-07:00Rejoice Lord King Religious Christmas CardClick here to browse Shutterfly Christmas card designs.View the entire collection of cards.http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2011/11/rejoice-lord-king-religious-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-6983192991581775489Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:08:00 +00002011-07-14T08:48:51.944-06:00There they were, a few guilt-inducing words plastered boldly across my blog dashboard:  "Last post August 2, 2010."  I can't believe nearly a year has passed since I last put pen to paper -- errr, fingers to keyboard.  I realize that my time has been limited these days, but wow...   Road home (moving day), courtesy of my sis-in-law Denise Today, as I http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2011/07/reflections-on-familiarity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-219893063319525041Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:32:00 +00002010-08-02T18:42:17.909-06:00I came across this adorable video and had to share it with you. A sweet elderly couple decided to use the piano in the atrium at the Mayo Clinic to lighten the mood and make each other (and others) smile. A major reason that I married Aaron is because he makes me laugh. We bring out the goofy and the silly in each other, and I hope we're continuing to do that fifty years from now. Enjoy!http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-5099510485002448590Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:54:00 +00002010-06-08T20:56:45.536-06:00Do you ever feel like your life's become a Dilbert cartoon? How did it get to be June already? It seems like just yesterday I was sitting at home in my jammies every day watching Rachael Ray before taking Max for a trail run. Oh, how life has changed!As many of you know, I resigned from a position at a local bank as soon as I realized that the culture and direction of the company did not match myhttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/06/essential-critical-must-have.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-8904710528714722859Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:55:00 +00002010-04-13T10:12:57.393-06:00Aaron and I have been considering adopting another puppy so that Max has a companion while we're away at work. Since we love labs, I ended up at the Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission's Web site, http://www.milehighlabmission.com/. I am not one who cries easily; I can't really remember the last time, prior to yesterday morning, that I cried. However, as I read the following on their Web site http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/04/this-had-me-in-tears-yesterday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-6316174823335486684Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:25:00 +00002010-02-27T20:33:46.158-07:00What I learned this week: Even when it's snowing wildly, Max would rather be outside in his doghouse (which, to be fair, is equipped with a thermostat-controlled heater & memory foam dog bed) than inside the house with me. Go figure.http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/02/cold-shoulder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-7640872491852978383Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:30:00 +00002010-02-27T19:20:18.077-07:00When the White family came to visit us recently, they came bearing gifts, which included two huge bags of home-grown pinto beans -- the most delicious in the world, in my completely unbiased opinion. That, combined with my growing pile of Bed Bath & Beyond coupons, served as the impetus for my purchase of a digital pressure cooker. If you know me at all, you're aware of how ridiculously http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/02/pressure-cooker-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-7825910429562653268Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:06:00 +00002010-02-24T20:15:52.851-07:00sun shining through treessnow sparkling like glitteramazing beautyhttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/02/trail-running-haiku.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-1197875872524271578Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:08:00 +00002010-02-13T21:21:00.635-07:00Lately, I've come to the realization that the communication and management principles that I studied so extensively during my undergraduate and MBA programs (which make so much sense!) are rarely applied in the real world. I'm not sure if it's that these approaches are "easier said than done," or if some other issues are at play. In any case, as I aspire to become the kind of leader I studied in http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/02/important-management-principles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-3972360095596539054Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:06:00 +00002010-02-13T15:43:15.463-07:00Sorry I haven't updated the blog in a while, but I've been pretty busy lately. Aaron and I have both been working really long hours. Speaking of which, I recently secured a position with a bank whose corporate culture could best be described as "old school." Management trainees (MTs) undergo an initiation process unlike anything I've ever observed in the corporate world. As such, I was recentlyhttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/02/culture-shock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-7005858850973105140Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:39:00 +00002010-02-13T15:05:53.900-07:00I'm not very fond of Valentine's Day. Yes, it's "SAD" (Singles Awareness Day), and it's an extremely commercialized holiday. I'm frugal, so I struggle with the idea of my husband spending $25 on flowers that will die in a few days or on chocolates that'll just make me fat. Dining in a super-crowded restaurant doesn't really sound appealing, either. However, I think what bothers me the most http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/02/love-365-days-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-8131181548369467981Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:21:00 +00002010-01-08T21:56:01.547-07:00Since having moved to Colorado Springs, Aaron and I keep hearing about how great Sunbird Restaurant is. It is a fine dining establishment that sits high atop a rocky bluff and is (I've heard) a popular venue for Air Force Academy graduation celebrations. It's also the #2 restaurant (#1 for fine dining) in Colorado Springs on urbanspoon and has been recognized multiple times by local news media ashttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2010/01/review-sunbird-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-7834895485909226242Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:52:00 +00002009-12-17T21:27:14.026-07:00Sleigh bells ring... Are you listenin'?In the lane, snow is glistenin'...A beautiful sight... We're happy tonight... Walkin' in a winter wonderland.Now that we're up in Colorado, Aaron and I are really enjoying getting to experience the seasons -- particularly Christmas! With all the deer in our neighborhood and the piles of snow we've been getting lately, it definitely feels festive. Aaron took http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/12/feeling-festive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-333766917871941361Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:59:00 +00002009-11-15T20:39:04.641-07:00Prior to my recent return to work, I had time to watch a bit of television, and I came across two television commercials that I felt merited comment. The first was Taco Bell's Black Jack Taco ad, which features a number of black items (black boots, black pants, black dog, black eye, black sheep, etc.) with runway-style music and a mysterious, designer-esque voiceover stating what each item is. A http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/11/current-best-worst-of-tv-ad-campaigns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-5044180009204513627Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:10:00 +00002009-11-15T19:58:50.779-07:00We've made it past Halloween to my favorite time of year -- the Christmas season! Right now in Colorado Springs, 3-4" of snow blankets the ground, so I thought it would be appropriate to share what I believe are the best sounds to accompany the season. Growing up, one of the first Christmas albums to which I became hooked was Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas. She does an incredible rendition of http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/11/best-christmas-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-7751905997203882959Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:50:00 +00002009-10-22T14:01:44.065-06:00Today we received our first letter from the Compassion International child we sponsor, Jenssy. Since she's only four years old, a teacher where she lives in Nicaragua helped her to write the letter, and then Compassion translated it for us. Jenssy was full of questions for us, such as whether we have any children of our own, and she even drew a picture for us, which I've already given its placehttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/10/warm-fuzzies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-7733698618935977386Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:40:00 +00002009-10-22T15:48:31.260-06:00I stumbled upon some tasty fall recipes and thought I'd share. A couple of weeks ago, I baked some pumpkin apple bread. It turned out pretty delicious, and you can grab the recipe here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Harvest-Pumpkin-Apple-Bread-73469Last night, I made sausage-and-apple-stuffed acorn squash: Recipe courtesy of RecipeZaar: http://www.recipezaar.com/http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-6336924636600468300Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:22:00 +00002009-10-20T18:32:41.267-06:00My husband and I decided to visit Appliance Factory Outlet on 8/29 after having seen television commercials about its lower prices and being impressed by the positive reviews on Google. We also prefer to support local businesses and the local economy. We were in search of a washer, dryer, and refrigerator for our new house. Our questions about delivery charges and service warranties stumped our http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/10/beware-discount-prices-may-mean-second.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-6983677557302763790Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:07:00 +00002009-10-18T13:09:15.605-06:00For those who live in the Colorado Springs area, we're selling an elliptical machine. Please see the craigslist ad for more information:http://cosprings.craigslist.org/for/1426107003.htmlhttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/10/elliptical-machine-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-1328146819641401005Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:51:00 +00002009-10-17T17:08:56.273-06:00I was going through the pictures in my camera today and came across these cute shots of Max. Since I haven't posted any of him in a while, I thought it was about time to share. Enjoy!Max is definitely a fireplace dog!His new favorite spot to sleep during the daytime seems to be our closet -- maybe because it's dark and smells like us? Max outside sunning on his Coolaroo (Notice the gravel? this http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/10/cute-pictures-of-max.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-5607363038236802258Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:37:00 +00002009-10-13T19:26:39.412-06:00ChristianityfallHalloweenRecently, in my women's Bible study, the topic of Halloween came up. A member of our group expressed her belief that Christians should not celebrate Halloween because it's an evil holiday that makes light of Satan and his demons. Everyone in the group, with the exception of me, seemed to agree. I'd rather mock Satan and his evil forces than to acknowledge his authority by spending Halloween http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/10/cultural-relevance-christians-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-5986721294298344840Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:06:00 +00002009-09-24T09:09:07.467-06:00My mom found this video on YouTube and shared it with me, and watching it was a great start to my day. It kind of ties in to my last post about being unable to look around at God's creation without praising him. Hope you enjoy it, too!http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/09/good-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-8947512833848696781Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:48:00 +00002009-09-22T13:00:47.847-06:00"If God doesn't live in Colorado, I'll bet that's where He spends most of His time... If by chance you dare to be there, high upon the mountain, I swear that you can hear the angels sing." ~Merle Haggard, "Colorado"I realized this morning that I haven't posted anything to the blog in a while. I guess I've been busy enjoying my new home and reflecting on the glory of God. Three months since havinghttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-love-affair-with-colorado.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-8891549230407105082Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:55:00 +00002009-08-03T20:50:34.818-06:00Because I am a bit selective about which veggies I'll eat, incorporating enough vegetables into my family's diet has been quite a challenge. As such, I have been on a mission to try new vegetables and experiment with different ways of cooking them. Tonight's new dish was a beans & greens pasta inspired by a recipe I saw on the Rachael Ray Show. The star of the dish is the leafy green escarolehttp://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/08/everything-tastes-better-with-bacon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134414156369073210.post-6597678782630452767Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:59:00 +00002009-08-01T15:09:49.861-06:00I’ve lived in southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico, and my husband grew up within 30 miles of the Mexican border, so we consider ourselves—at least to some degree—to be connoisseurs of Mexican cuisine. And since having moved to Colorado Springs recently, we’ve been somewhat discouraged by what seems to be a lack of “mom and pop” style, non-chain Mexican restaurants in the area. Chowhound http://simplywhitenoise.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-of-cafe-el-paso-mexican.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0