

That's What I Thought
Remaining positive while living in a negative world can be quite challenging. As you may know I spend a fair amount of time doing artsy...


Toodles
As this year comes to a close I think it is customary to reflect on all the things, both good and bad that have made it the year that it...


Onward Christian Soldiers
Driving around this time of year and seeing all the banners inviting kids to come to VBS brings back many fond memories for me. I never...


Don't Fence Me In
As I started out on my morning drive today, I came upon a cow out for a stroll along the road. The fact that this was not out of the...


Moments
I recall my first phone conversation with a hospice nurse as we prepared to get my mom set up at home. It was a whirlwind of events that...


The Weaver
Sometimes I talk too much and I know I think too much. And because of those things I probably write too much. So I’ll keep this short… I...


My Fruit Bowl
If you aren't an early morning person, I would highly recommend giving it at least a one day try. My favorite time of the day is...


No Regrets
Several years ago I was inspired by a young man who we were lucky enough to have married my daughter. One of the most admirable things...


Don't Take The Fun Out Of It
When I was about 9 years old, during one of my dad’s many tinkering times, he made a jewelry box that resembled a china hutch. It was...


The Joy of Painting
Throughout my childhood I was intrigue, and admittedly, jealous of my older brother's ability to draw. I can remember just sitting next...