A Voice for the Journey
I love to work with glass and clay. I enjoy molding and stretching the abilities of each material to get my desired result. I am always amazed that, no matter how hard I try, most of my art does not end up exactly like what I saw in my mind
A little girl had a hamster that had gotten out of his cage and when the hamster was found it appeared to be completely healthy and happy. She placed her hamster back into his home, but he would not move – he just sat there. He didn’t eat, play or
If you have a good mom, a good dad, or step-mom or dad, then one day I can tell you, with certainty, they will become a saint. Yes, that woman who would not let you date the love of your life. The dad who refused to buy you that sports
The colder weather in California recently got me to thinking about when I used to live in Fairbanks, Alaska. I remember the winters being very dark and very, very COLD. Negative 80 degrees cold. You could take a cup of steaming hot coffee throw it up in the below-freezing
A few weeks ago I was at church. I was sitting alone and enjoying the solitude, the worship and praise. Basically, I was just content. After the last opening song, the Pastor came to the pulpit and asked us to turn and introduce ourselves to one another. To be honest,
“A new year, a new me.” Here we go again. Every year, for probably the last thirty-five years or so, I have rung in the New Year either saying this or hearing others say it. This year I did something different. I decided that I don’t need to be a
It is OK to have tangled lights, and a leaning tree. Missing extension cords. Wreaths that blow off the door, Christmas balls that fall to the floor. Your pie is allowed to be not as flaky as you had hoped. Your elf on the shelf may go missing. Your dog
My mom was an extraordinary woman. She delighted in serving her family and church. There was nothing that was beneath her. If her task made someone’s life easier, better, happier, she would do it. For many years my mom had a friend in church, Her name was Judy. Judy was
A few years ago, I worked in a very busy medical/dental practice. We served a large population that dealt with extreme health issues, poverty and drug addiction. We were committed to helping those in need. Over the years I grew to know patients on a first name basis and I
My grand-daughters recently turned nine and ten. That may not mean much to many of you – but, to me, it is a life event. I am in awe of how fast the time has gone by. When my youngest grand-daughter came to California she was in a walker! Now