BootsGod is in front of us like a boulder in the middle of the highway. Do I usually see and recognize His plan? No, I do not. My husband and...
Happy Days in Frozen FebruaryNo one calls it a reunion, but two brothers and a sister (with spouses) come together. They are in their seventies and still have one...
RectanglesHow can I tell you? Rectangles are everywhere in the living area of our house. Cell phones, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo DS, cords and...
Looking for ChristmasRain had fallen for days. Puddles, all over the yard. The days had been dark and cold. I could feel it inside my body. It made me reflect...
Lee’s Heart4:00 p.m. It’s Friday, December 7th. I’m on time at Curious Craftsman, a shop in Norfork, Arkansas, ready to sign books for four hours....
Too Good to Not ShareThanksgiving is still going on. Nice how that can happen. Four of us are older and leaning toward white hair if not there already. I’m...
Giving Thanks in the Midst of SmokeI am blessed to know a woman with the attitude of gratitude. Her name is Mary Kathryn Marcom. She lives north of San Francisco where...
Leaves, Of Course!It happens every October, but has it ever been more breathtaking than this year? Showy leaves, an extravaganza. It makes me feel quick...
Like a Jigsaw PuzzleSweater weather. Friday afternoon: I arrive at the Mennonite Fellowship Building located behind the church, beside the creek. Laughter. I...
Some Days Feel Not OkayIn the warp and woof of daily living, no one is perfect. No one is doing it just right all the time. You know that, right? Life can be...