My Thoughtful Place
Life gets busy. There are always so many things to do. List upon list of household chores, professional requirements, and even fun gatherings with friends can keep my world in a tizzy. But sometimes, when I slow down and allow the noise of the day to fade into the distance, I find the peace to ponder this amazing world God has created. Occasionally, my thoughts becoming musings. And sometimes, I like to share them with my friends… like you!
SPECIAL GIFT FOR OUR SPECIAL DAY
The first part of November 2023, I spent a week watching our grandchildren while our daughter and son-in-law went on a cruise. Mike spent Saturday and Sunday with me, on Monday he went home to work and take care of the house. He was going to return on Thursday, once...
“I CHANGED YOUR DIAPERS!” Miriam and the Challenge of Being Older
1 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. 2 “Has the LORD spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn't he also spoken through us?” Numbers 12:1-2 (NIV) While reading the story of Miriam and Aaron...
Oat and Honey Cookies
In Sisters of Lazarus: Beauty Unveiled, Martha is a skilled cook, especially known for her date and honey cakes. When Mary finally learns to cook, she takes Martha’s recipe and adds her own twist; oat and raisins cakes sweetened with honey. These small cakes would be...
The Best-laid Plans of Mice, Men, and Gelato
In 2016, my husband Mike and I received a wonderful anniversary gift from our children; an all-expense-paid trip to Italy. Moments after learning of the trip, my list-loving-self took over. I created a Pinterest board and spent the months leading up to the trip...
Writing Diamonds
In 1990, the Mbuji-Mayi district of Zaire, an alluvial digger discovered a perfect rough diamond weighing 777 carats. He approached a local De Beers buyer, who immediately recognized its extraordinary beauty and purchased it. Today, it is known as the DeBeers...
YOURS? MINE.
My hubby, who is a professional actor, told me about a simple conversation you hear on a film set among the tech crew. When Techie A is handing a piece of equipment to Techie B, she will ask, “Yours?” To which Techie B will respond, “Mine.” It’s important to note that...
SO WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY BABY?
Since I wrote and published my first article in 1982, I’ve come to realize that, for me, being a writer is similar to being a parent. It takes a long time to conceive of an idea, many sleepless nights working on it, and then the laborious process of editing. When you...