As I looked in despair at the remaining Ziploc bags and plastic containers of left-overs in my refrigerator today, I thought about just throwing them away. Some of it looks like it’s starting to congeal and we are all to the point where if we never see another green bean casserole that would be fine. […]
[Continue reading...]Another grey hair
November 28, 2015 4 Comments
Anyone who knows me at all or reads my blog very often will understand that I loathe snakes of any kind. Real ones, plastic ones, stuffed ones; it doesn’t matter. Pictures of snakes, branches that are shaped similar to snakes and even the dead vines in my fence that resemble snakes, all receive mutual disdain. […]
[Continue reading...]Where is my wallet?
November 27, 2015 5 Comments
Maybe I didn’t get to see everyone I would have liked to on Thanksgiving, but I am grateful for the ones that were seated around my table. We feasted on turkey and ham, with all the traditional sides, then just to be sure we were completely stuffed, we added desserts. Later that afternoon, we decided […]
[Continue reading...]Happy Thanksgiving
November 25, 2015 Leave a Comment
Who is in control?
November 24, 2015 5 Comments
On a day like today, I want to be able to elaborate on my sentimental thoughts about Thanksgiving and the coming season; I want to watch romantic Christmas movies and bake. My post should surely be all warm and encouraging. I want to be writing things about the cool breeze and the scent of spices […]
[Continue reading...]Enjoying God’s gifts
November 23, 2015 6 Comments
I woke up to the realization that perhaps, if the weatherman’s forecast hit the mark, I could finally open the windows and enjoy some late arriving fall weather. When I was firing up my Keurig around 5:45, I decided to take a walk outside and see if it really was cooler. Those of us […]
[Continue reading...]Costco conflict
November 22, 2015 2 Comments
The lady was rude; there was no doubt about that. She was rude in a way that made me physically hurt for the person the rudeness was directed to. My much younger companion, the victim of the remark, swallowed the bait and bit back, with a snotty retort, more to assuage her wounded pride than […]
[Continue reading...]Share the burdens by loving
November 21, 2015 2 Comments
On this twenty-first day of November, I have noticed many “what I’m thankful for” posts and memes on social media. Since November is the month of Thanksgiving, we are reminded of all the things that we sometimes take for granted. It’s encouraging and uplifting to see so many people thoughtfully posting their thanks throughout the […]
[Continue reading...]Daily Prompt: Sense of Touch
November 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
The Daily Prompt read, Textures are everywhere: The rough edges of a stone wall. The smooth innocence of a baby’s cheek. The sense of touch brings back memories for us. What texture is particularly evocative to you? Touch and texture are woven into the very fabric of our lives. God’s beautiful creation offers a plethora […]
[Continue reading...]Turkey Troubles
November 19, 2015 3 Comments
I wrote this a couple of years ago and I hope I have not misrepresented all the turkeys out there! IF I WERE A TURKEY If I were a turkey I’d start training in April to keep from becoming a Thanksgiving staple In May you would catch me honing my skill on how to avoid […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 