Thanks to all who responded last week to my blog on pick-up lines. I’m swimming in advice, suggestions, stories, and your experiences. I had so much fun reading all that you shared. I intended my post to be playful but when I reread it, I see that it might … Continue reading →
Today I read the quote above from Teresa of Avila, a Christian mystic and author during the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer during the sixteenth century. I suddenly realized how true her words are for me at this stage of life. People ask me from time to … Continue reading →
I returned a week ago Friday from what has come to be known as the All Gals’ Car Camp trip. This annual trek is always wonderful and full of surprises. Fifteen of us enjoyed hiking, journaling, talking around the nightly campfire, sharing pot luck suppers and swimming and kayaking. … Continue reading →
I follow a daily blog written by Richard Rohr, O.F.M., a Franciscan friar ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. Currently he directs The Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. www.cac.org On May 22 of this year he highlighted the following hallmarks … Continue reading →
What a joy-filled day it was on June 20 when two wonderful people joined their lives in marriage. And now they are off white water rafting on their honeymoon. I shed a few tears when I thought back to the day Charles and I were married and Meagan was … Continue reading →
My friend Rosalie Campbell, Director/Advisor of Garden Path Ministries, reminded readers in her quarterly newsletter of the importance of words. Do we use them to lift up or tear down? Do we even think about the words we speak and the impact they have on others or do we … Continue reading →
Now that I’m in charge of our garden, I’m going to keep it simple. Charles enjoyed poking and prodding the soil, adding flowers, flagstone, and bricks to create lovely groupings and borders. And he loved creating a bouquet for me for our dining room table. He had two very … Continue reading →
I have a framed verse from Scripture on my desk. “My purpose is to give you life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10) I look at it every day and am reminded of its beautiful message–that God has a purpose for my life and it is much fuller … Continue reading →
My friend and fellow author John Vonhof interviewed me last week on my 40+ year writing career. I really enjoyed answering his pointed questions, reflecting on my books and how they’ve evolved over the years, and what I’ve learned in the process. If you have want to write or … Continue reading →
Barbara got out of bed, splashed some water on her face in the bathroom, then took a brave step. She looked in the mirror. She’d been using a new anti-wrinkle cream for several weeks and today was the day to check for results. She stretched her cheeks and prodded … Continue reading →