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Hello, I am Pam and I am so glad you landed here at Everyday Living!  I am a wife, mother, and grandmother.  I could spend hours telling you about our sweet grands, but I will spare you…but fair warning I will find ways to sneak them into blog posts!

My faith in Jesus Christ is the single most important thing in my life.  My family holds the second place in my heart, followed by friendships which means you, my sweet readers! I am passionate about teaching God’s Word to small groups of women, mentoring them and seeing them made more and more into the likeness of Jesus!  I have been a church musician longer than I will tell you…let’s just say I was a child prodigy!  I play keyboard and sing, along with my sweet husband and our son who leads worship.

I am a retired interior decorator!  My favorite hobbies are gardening, floral arranging, tablescaping, photography, and cooking. We love to travel, and often share our experiences with our readers!  I am also a passionate reader and through the love of reading, I think of myself as a life-long learner.

My sweetheart writes our Simple + Southern Sunday post each week, so let me introduce him…

Donnie is the real name, but he is Butch to almost everyone. Born in ‘ 51, born again in ’70. Passionate about the outdoors, especially hunting, running, traveling, and even yard work! As a musician, singer, and songwriter; music has “played” a significant role throughout his life. Reading is quite relaxing and very rewarding, but life’s greatest joys come from being a child of God, husband, father, and grandfather, known as “Da” to the grands!

 

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  1. Emily says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Noticed your Birmingham Bloggers button. I guess we are neighbors, I am in Tuscaloosa…………

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    • Pam Richardson says

      November 5, 2015 at 2:27 PM

      Emily, we are neighbors! It is so good to meet a fellow Alabamian! Are you a Roll Tide fan?

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    • Stephanie L. Robertson says

      February 18, 2020 at 3:23 PM

      I’m in Huntsville, but I spent 4 1/2 years in T-town at UA.

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  2. dolores says

    November 6, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Mi querida amiga Pam… nunca se me había ocurrido leer este espacio. Me doy cuenta que tu esposo es músico…¡¡como yo!!…Soy titulada en piano superior y tengo la especialidad superior de Pedagogía Musical que cursé en el Real Conservatorio Superior de Madrid (danza, movimiento, expresión corporal, canto…etc.
    Amo TODA la música…siempre que sea de calidad, desde la más humilde música étnica a los autores más importantes y famosos. Amo la música Country.
    Dolores

    My dear friend Pam … I never thought never read this space. I realize that your husband is a musician … like me !! … I am entitled to have the superior piano and music pedagogy top specialty that I studied at the Royal Conservatory Superior of Madrid (dance, movement, body language, singing … etc.
    I love all music … wherever quality, from the humblest ethnic music to the most important and famous authors. I love country music.
    Dolores

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    • Pam Richardson says

      November 9, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Chère Delores, je vous remercie pour la lecture! Mon mari, notre fils, et moi-même sommes tous les musiciens! nous aimons le don de la musique! mon mari jouer de la guitare, mon fils joue de la guitare et de la mandoline, et je joue du piano! nous chantons tous! I love de vous entendre mon ami! Envoi de bénédictions! Pam

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      • Dolores velasco says

        November 9, 2015 at 2:28 PM

        Fantástico… La música es la expresión del alma, ¿Puede haber algo más hermoso?

        Dolores

        Fantastic … Music is the expression of the soul, What could be more beautiful?

        Dolores

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      • Pam Richardson says

        November 10, 2015 at 2:32 PM

        Yes, Yes, Delores!

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  3. JDurham74 says

    November 22, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    We must be neighbors! I am from Gadsden. I was doing a search of bloggers in or around my area to connect with, and found your site. http://walkinginmydestiny.com/ is where my writing “home” is, and its where I pen the words my Abba Father gives me…

    Would love to connect with you guys sometime, as I am looking to build some relationships in the blog community. I am also a member of Birmingham Bloggers, as well as Alabama Bloggers.

    I will follow your blog on WordPress, and any other media that we share in common.

    God Bless!

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  4. Judy Metcalf says

    September 1, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    I attended a presentations you did for the OLLI program last year. Was wondering if you might be able to do a presentation for a teacher’s organization, Beta Pi. We have around 20 active members. We are going to be planning our 2016/2017 Programs on September 6th. If you think you might be interested in doing one of our programs please leave me a reply. Thank You, Judy

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      September 5, 2016 at 8:41 PM

      Judy, thanks for the invite! What month are you thinking of and where do you all meet?

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  5. Judy says

    September 5, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    We would meet at the Ashville Middle School Library. I think my school will host the Feb 7th and Oct 3rd 2017 meetings.

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  6. Elvia Gonzalez says

    December 7, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Hello Pam, where can I buy the feather table chargers?

    Elvia

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  7. jordansmith007 says

    February 5, 2020 at 11:40 AM

    Me and my hubby got together from playing on the worship team too! 🥰 So cool to see others like us!

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  8. Tea With Jennifer says

    April 11, 2021 at 11:37 PM

    I just learnt something new Pam about you, although I did have my suspicions with your amazing decorating & table scapes, you’re retired Interior Decorator! ♥
    Blessings sweet friend,
    Jennifer

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  9. Deb says

    April 13, 2022 at 2:48 PM

    Hi Pam!
    I came across your blog while looking for the blue and white, Myott “Queens Seasons Greetings” plates, interestingly enough! I live in Ocala, FL and have been looking for these plates for years. We have a Tuesday Morning here but I have never seen the Season’s Greetings reproduction plates there.
    I guess that I am asking if you ever come across any more please let me know.

    And I LOVED your heading! Yes, Jesus most certainly understands… and redeems!!!

    I don’t do FB, Twitter or Instagram so Here the only way to reach me is by email. Thanks for any help 🙂

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  10. ways2play says

    March 14, 2023 at 8:11 PM

    Congratulations on being a grandma! That is one of my prayers for my two children..to see them married and with families of their own. We share a lot in common. I love singing at church and attending bible studies with other ladies. I have a passion for gardening and decorating. God bless you. Your posts are wonderful!

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  11. Karen Elkins says

    May 28, 2024 at 5:26 PM

    I’d like to use a photo of yours for the cookbook I’m writing.

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