Hurricane Party

For days, the news warned us to prepare for Hurricane Helene. We got phone calls to check if we (as old people) had the necessary supplies in case of power outages. Since we have 2 fridges and a [...]

Wacky Will

In 1640, George Herbert wrote, ‘To him that wills, ways are not wanting.’  By 1820, the phrase had become ‘where there’s a will there’s a way.’ *** The updated [...]

FRAGILE!!!

We ordered an item from a wonderful company in Rhode Island. They consistently use a shipping company whose driver was extremely nice and very helpful. Twice, we received damaged goods which [...]

Lamentably Undisciplined

I ran across the most wonderful line in my latest reading. Mrs. Pollifax was speaking with her husband about what they would see on their upcoming vacation. Then her mind began to wander … [...]

Stubborn Wire!!! Stubborn Me ?!!!

Look closely at the picture above. It’s hard to tell, but this is a sprig from the tree of life I am working on. I fold a wire in half, take beads of different sorts and twist them one at a [...]

R. I. P.

Ronald and I get the giggles. I think sometimes God does too. Every night Ronald patiently gets my room ready for me to go to bed. Many nights, I get all tucked in and need one more thing. I call [...]

Doin’ My Time

Seventeen days until I’m free of my constant companion, an ingenious, but uncomfortable bit of orthopedic torture I wear. Eighteen days until I once again am a biped. At least I hope the [...]

Wanna Be

Amanda, our middle daughter, said their church members had taken personality tests to help them better understand their spiritual giftings. Therealyou.org offered a fast and super easy little [...]