Balance Paid in Full
One of my least favorite tasks each month is paying bills. Most of them are taken care of via autopay directly out of my bank account. I’m not referring to those. Instead, I’m talking about the random medical bills that tend to pile up in my “to do” basket on my desk. It is difficult to budget for them because they are never the same each month. One particular charge keeps arriving in the mail from a clinic visit six years ago during COVID. Each time I try to pay it online,
4 days ago3 min read
A Huge Crowd of Witnesses
Today I'm sharing a blog post from fellow author and friend, Phee Paradise. To learn more about her books and current projects, go to: Phee Paradise author (FB) A few years ago, on a hot August morning, I was the only visitor to a private, enclosed park. It was so quiet I half expected to hear the voice of the Son of God falling on my ear, like in the hymn about the garden. It’s not a very big park. It doesn’t have a playground or picnic tables or a pond with ducks gliding a
Aug 273 min read
Consistent and Persistent
I have an adorable beagle named Jojo. Most days I am faithful to take her for a walk around our neighborhood, (barring any inclement weather). We often walk past a house with a tiny and loud chihuahua. A chain-link fence surrounds the yard. No matter which direction Jojo and I approach, he starts barking at us on one side, and then as we pass the house, he quickly runs to the other side to bark at us some more—and often with more gusto. For such a miniature dog he sure has mu
Jul 233 min read
Are You Allergic?
These days people seem to have many food-related allergies. I can relate as I have a mild reaction to gluten. More often than not, I respond with digestive issues I would rather not talk about. It’s unfortunate because I love artisan breads, pasta, and donuts. Thankfully, there are more and more gluten-free alternatives available in grocery stores and in many mainstream restaurants. Some of these substitutions are quite tasty and some … are not. Often, when I am in a restaura
Jul 92 min read
Restless for Home
I grew up in the 1970s and 80s, and one of my favorite television shows from childhood was Little House on the Prairie. Each week, I would look forward to watching the adventures of the Ingalls family, especially Laura, whom I paralleled in age. I loved the drama between her and her nemesis, Nelly Olsen. I also cherished the book series by the real Laura Ingalls Wilder and faithfully read each of them to my daughters over the years. I was such a fan of the stories and TV show
Jun 182 min read
The Ostrich
I am fascinated by the thousands of bird species God put on this earth. Many are incredibly beautiful and the graceful way they take to the skies is breathtaking. Scripture is filled with verses about birds (nearly 300), with doves being mentioned t he most. One such bird that is indicated–and not in a favorable light—is the ostrich. What a fascinating bird! Ostriches are very large, flightless birds with strong legs, long necks, and huge eyes. Contrary to popular belief, th
May 134 min read
Sunlight Through the Trees
I have a very vivid memory of elementary art class. I must have been around six or seven years old. We were tasked with drawing a nature scene or landscape and then coloring it with crayons. Now reminiscing, I realize we must have been learning about point of view in art. Drawing is not my forte, and I suspect I have issues with spatial awareness and depth perception as well. In my head, I pictured beautiful rays of sunlight shining through a canopy of trees, as if I were o
Apr 153 min read
