Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends and family. I appreciate your faithful reading all these months and give thanks with you for the bounty in our lives: love, peace, liberty, faith, one another, and the unending grace of God who loves us with an everlasting love–no matter what. 1 Chronicles … Continue reading →
God is a riverbed of mercy that underlies all the ephemeral flotsam and jetsam of your life. This riverbed is vast, silent, restful and resourceful.” – Richard Rohr I’m resting in this truth this week as I mourn the … Continue reading →
I’m thinking of our vets today as we remember them with gratitude for their service–many of whom gave their very lives. We all likely know someone or maybe we ourselves who have served our nation. I was very young during WWII but Mom bought me a ‘uniform’ … Continue reading →
I’m feeling nostalgic this week. Thinking about my beautiful sister June who passed away from a neurological disorder in 2017. She was three years younger than I but we were close throughout our lives. I remember a funny incident from our childhood when I was in first grade. My … Continue reading →
I read the following in my Spirit of Ireland devotional this week: “We are given a fresh start not only at the beginning of the year, but every morning when we wake up. We have the chance to start new and make things right.” That statement really blessed … Continue reading →
Hi everyone: This week I just want to share an interview I had with Greg Musselman a few weeks ago on the Canadian TV show “100 Huntley Street,” (the longest running show of its kind in Canada’s history) about my book, Help, Lord, I’m Having a Senior Moment. Here’s … Continue reading →
The old girl just turned 13–a teenager now but that’s about right for her lifespan so she’s groaning with age and can’t keep her temperature where it should be. I took the hint and am sending her off to the recycle yard today, to be replaced with a … Continue reading →
I’ve had a week of sense and nonsense–stuff that makes me want to scream and stuff that brings a smile. I’ll list a few, but spare you the details since I feel certain you have your own ‘stuff’ to deal with. A friend died. A business I’m dealing … Continue reading →
My friend Lydia Harris recently published her book, In the Kitchen With Grandma: Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together (Harvest House Publishers). I interviewed her and wanted to share her comments and a tasty recipe with you. What prompted you to write this book? I’ve had fun cooking with my … Continue reading →
I’ve been thinking about this question lately. Do I want to respond thoughtfully and kindly to situations that provoke me? Or am I tempted to fly off the handle with the first words that come to mind–usually words that are far from thoughtful and kind? There’s a slogan in … Continue reading →