Rest For The Weary I decided to go for a walk while it was still just overcast and hurried down to my favorite spot to get in some exercise while admiring the beautiful view. About a mile away from my car the drizzle started and then stopped. I kept walking trying to convince myself that... Continue Reading →
Talking To Myself I was talking to myself the other day. Not in the fun, "Self, what are you doing?" kind of way. Instead, I heard myself call out, Where ARE you, Mom? Where are you? It was a moment of weakness. And, as I write it now, I wonder if it actually classifies as talking to... Continue Reading →
Seeing The Job Through People say that the most significant step is just getting started. But, whether it's a new business, a career, education, or some other commitment - taking the first step is huge. But I don't think that's the hardest part. The hardest part is seeing the job through. It's exciting to be... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Blessings The sermon on Sunday was about unexpected blessings. It chronicled the Acts 3 healing of the lame man at the gate by the Apostles Peter and John. The man was simply expecting a few coins in his cup but ended up literally walking away from the situation a healed man. He was astounded... Continue Reading →
Do You Want Candles With That? "Do you want candles with that?" My husband asked after peering at the keto cake mix and icing I'd bought to celebrate my birthday. "Not all of them," I replied, "It'd be an inferno!" Then, chuckling, memories flooded my mind. Mom's Birthday Cake Mom was turning 40 something, and... Continue Reading →
A Place For Everything When I was a child, my mother could often be heard finishing that statement in a sing-songy type voice, “A place for everything, and everything in its place!” She always finished triumphantly as if the conclusion of the saying was some colossal win for the world. It is true; our apartment... Continue Reading →
I Know The Artist I saw this caption the other day under a glorious photograph of a tree changing color in autumn. At first, it made me smile; then, it made me think. I don't fangirl, nor do I get star-struck. People are people. I can appreciate someone's art or talent, but I've never lost... Continue Reading →
First Things First “First things first” seems like a simple enough saying, but actually belies a relatively complex mental process - prioritizing. When we are at our most productive, we take the time to prioritize tasks. When we simply attack things Willy Nilly - in no particular order, we waste time, energy and resources. Prioritizing... Continue Reading →
Just Want Some Bread My daughter stopped in for a brief visit from college this past weekend. She had an appointment, but what she really wanted was some bread - not money - though it tasted so good it might be considered currency in some Walter Mitty-like fairytale. I made the first pass early in... Continue Reading →
Surprise Visits My mother used to say - Just come by! You don't have to call. Then I don't have to worry about dusting! She meant it. She loved surprise visits from people. I confessed to my husband the other day that one of the hardest things about losing my mom was the loss of... Continue Reading →
"Automatic Replenishment" I looked at my bank account today and realized it was short. Ugh! I scolded myself for overspending because I must have spent an extra $130, even if I'm too tired to remember what I spent it on. At the same time, I opened my email. Ahhhh, that's where the money went! The... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Spice In August? I went grocery shopping today to pick up a few things for the first day of school tomorrow. Of course, the very last thing I expected was to see anything Pumpkin Spice in August! So imagine my surprise when not only is there Halloween candy lining two full aisles but there... Continue Reading →
