I’m feeling nostalgic this week–thinking back to times gone by when my husband Charles carved pumpkins with our ‘grands.’ Charles always decorated our dining room table for fall. Life is different for me now, but still good–because God is good–all the time. … Continue reading →
“I don’t have a lot of talents,” my mother often said, “but people tell me I’m a good friend. I think that’s because I listen.” “Mom, if you’re a good listener, you don’t need a lot of other talents,” I assured her. We both laughed–and agreed there’s a terminal … Continue reading →
I’m home! But oh how I regretted coming to the end of my tour of the national parks on their 100th anniversary. The entire adventure was glorious in every way. What an amazing sight when Old Faithful faithfully erupted while we were there. 🙂 Our travels took us to … Continue reading →
Pick up the mirror! I’ve heard this slogan a few times at a support group meeting I attend and it has really stuck with me. How often am I studying others with a magnifying glass, noticing all the little details that I’d like to change or improve. But when … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago my 13-year-old grandson and two of his buddies came to visit after school on a Friday. They ate, played video games, ate, slept over, ate, beat me at the Mexican Train game, ate, went to the local skate park, ate, and then I drove them … Continue reading →
I have to laugh whenever I read this slogan in my recovery support group. It gets me every time! Because it’s so difficult to keep my hands to myself. 🙂 Like most people I’m certain I have suggestions and ideas for how others can live a more fulfilling life. … Continue reading →
Last week I spent a few hours in my garden picking weeds–a wearying task. There are so many of them! Dandelions are particularly pesky. I don’t usually notice them until they bloom in the middle of my lawn and then I have to dig them out. I remember as … Continue reading →
There is a lot of talk these days about diversity, inclusivity, and love of others regardless of our differences. This may be new to our culture but certainly not to God. So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every … Continue reading →
I hope you have a happy and relaxing Labor Day weekend. I plan to do the same so I will keep this short! “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, … Continue reading →
Have you seen the ad on TV for some kind of car insurance? The actor is holding a document with a confused expression on her face as she reads, “Blah! Blah! Blah!” That’s about it when it comes to most insurance and investment instructions and explanations about coverage, each … Continue reading →