Here is a fun table or parlor game for friends and family members of all ages. INSTRUCTIONS: Purchase a small gift for each person who is playing (I usually buy at the dollar store). Wrap and put all of them into a little basket or gift bag. … Continue reading →
“If they don’t allow laughter in heaven, then I don’t want to go there.” Martin Luther made no bones about it. He enjoyed a good laugh. American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr went so far as to say, “Humor is a prelude to faith and laughter is the beginning of prayer.” … 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’m excited to announce the Guidepost Books ‘rollout’ of three of my Harvest House books on April 22–just a few days from now. Here’s a pic of the three the company selected. With the purchase of the two large books you receive the small one as a bonus. Here’s … Continue reading →
Meet Lucy, my sweet plant friend. She’s been in my home and in my heart for over twenty years! Talk about faithful! Even when I forget to water her regularly she just hangs in there. I trim her stems from time to time, but we both like them long … Continue reading →
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.” I read this quote in Spirit of Ireland: A treasury of Wit, Wisdom and Irish Blessings, a gift from my friend Margaret (who often posts comments on my blog). Today it fits me perfectly. I’ve had lots of … Continue reading →
Last week I had an interesting experience at the gym. I walked into the senior exercise room before anyone else, something that rarely occurs as I’m usually charging in at the last moment. An older man followed. I’ve seen him before and I usually say ‘hi’ to him and anyone else … Continue reading →
It’s one of those weeks . . . A few friends and I are up to our necks in senior moments. Maybe you can relate to one or two of them. Sour cream on oatmeal does not taste nearly as good as vanilla yogurt. I phoned a friend and when … 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 →
Chuck had a pleasant conversation with his new friend Barney who’d recently turned ninety. “It would be wonderful to see more of you,” Barney said. Chuck agreed. “We ought to get together for coffee some weekday since we’re both retired. How about meeting downtown at Starbucks on a Friday … Continue reading →