Don’t Miss the Moment

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...

Clean Slate

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...

He Came to Break the Silence

“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...

Here’s Your Applause

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...

Tuned Inward or Tuned Outward Today?

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...

A Lost Town

Historical research often yields a number of surprises, some that can never be included in the work in progress (WIP). How amazing it can be to learn things about your own state. photo credit: Ricky G. Sloan When my colleague shared with me about the Georgia women who...
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