by admin | Jan 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The place where I start my day faces the double windows in my living room, which open to the west. Rain or shine, I love to pull back the drapes and enjoy the early morning view of trees and grass and leaves. Sometimes a squirrel will wander over, or a couple of birds...
by admin | Jan 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The traditional song for New Year’s Eve going into New Year’s Day is “Auld Lang Syne.” The words come from a poem by Robert Burns. The 18th Century Scottish poet sparks the sentimental question about old relationships and old times. Do we leave...
by admin | Dec 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Silent Night” is one of the best-loved carols of the Christmas season. For two hundred years, Franz Gruber’s simple melody has embedded itself in our hearts, echoing our longing for peace and the presence of a sinless Savior. At the risk of rousing anger and...
by admin | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
I hate housework. It takes away from time that could be spent on other things, like cuddling with children, reading a good book, riding a bicycle, enjoying music, or writing. On the other hand, I love a clean house, and housework is prerequisite to a clean house. I...
by admin | Jun 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tune inward or outward on your wayphoto credit: Ricky G. Sloan My husband and I enjoy riding our bicycles on the bike trail in our town. The trail extends for 20-plus miles, but we’re not up to that much yet. We take the portion that’s about six miles long and cover...
