A chance conversation, a phone call, an email; a friend is sharing happily about a wonderful blessing that they have just experienced. And you are smiling, nodding, offering congratulations and support, while inside feeling torn apart. Again. Because ... Continue reading
The Power of Touch (When You Feel Untouchable)
With alarming frequency I'm finding that I start to write; not knowing for sure where I'm going! So, if you are brave enough for another journey with me, read on! I've been thinking about touch. Which is not unusual - I think about touch a ... Continue reading
My confidence, in the middle of an un-confident week!!!
(Photo Credit) I'm feeling frustrated this week. Life seems... "heavy". A friend shared these verses: I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait ... Continue reading
Book Review: “Overrated” by Eugene Cho
This contest is now closed. Thank you to all who entered. You have the opportunity to win a copy of Overrated, by Eugene Cho, founder of One Day's Wages, a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions seeking to alleviate extreme global ... Continue reading
Recipe: Quince – Apple Crisp, (a lesson in creativity)
Got a surprise for you today: a recipe! I enjoy baking and decided to do something with the quince from the tree in the back yard. Quince must be pretty rare. My brother has read that there are only 100 acres of commercially grown quince trees ... Continue reading
Why we get out of the boat, anyways!!!
Hey everyone! It's Monday morning, and I'm not sure what to write about today. So, this may sound like a rambling letter from "Rupert", your second cousin once removed, who has this annoying habit of telling you a lot of stuff you could care less ... Continue reading