Tuesday Trips
In my current schedule Tuesday is one of my days off. I schedule various appointments and shop early on Tuesdays. I have a Zoom meeting on Tuesday evening. Tuesdays are pretty good days. But, like...
View ArticleBirthday of John the Baptist
If I had to do it all over again I would have named my son John. It is my father's name and my son was the only grandchild he ever met. My son's birthday is today, but back in those days I was not...
View ArticleTraffic Report
On Friday my traffic app showed slowdowns and stoppages on the map. It was the first time I saw those in months. Traffic has begun to pick up. I drive across the bridge to my son's house three days...
View ArticleQuick Takes
So it is Friday and I didn't get around to logging in and posting this week beyond the posts up to Thursday. I really thought I would, but it just didn't happen. I thought I would revive the old...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,Take my hand. I stumble. I fall. I lose my way. Help me. Walk with me so that I can keep my eyes on you. Be with me because I am little and afraid. I am powerless. I need You. Amen
View ArticleDust Bunnies
My battles with rabbits who are eating my flowers, eating my garden, have been chronicled here. I bought a rather pricey thornless blackberry bush a couple of years ago. It is smaller than when I got...
View ArticleDear Me
If I live through this pandemic, I have plans. I plan to travel again someday. I want to go to Britain. I have never seen Wales or Ireland and I would like to before I check out or get too old to...
View ArticleJuly 1
So, we have hit the heat of the summer. I am trying to walk the neighborhood mile every day. I have discovered that I need to be a little careful in the heat. I had a little heat exhaustion the other...
View ArticleThe Wooden Blocks
It wouldn't surprise anyone who knows me well to discover that I have a love of toys. When my son was a little kid I got him almost every kind of toy that was available for kids. We had barrels of...
View ArticleIn love
Last week my daughter in law gave me a special surprise gift. She let me hold her daughter, my grand daughter for the firsts time. This kid was born in early April, so I wasn't sure when I would be...
View ArticleIndependence Day
Happy birthday, America. You are getting to be an old lady. I think your youth is behind you, but I hope you have good days ahead. If I could give you a gift, it would be unity. We need more unity....
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Sunday Prayers
Jesus,\You love the little children. Help me to be like them. Help me to have love and trust. Help me to keep my eyes on You. Amen
View ArticleWaiting
Tick tick tick.. My city had 4th of July fireworks and a several weekends long carnival with rides, etc. I think, I hope it finished yesterday. There were supposed to be masks and social distancing,...
View ArticleSomething to Write About
I spend most of my time these days inside my house. Things don't change much around here. I find being out among people gives me things to write about. My being at home limits my topics. My head...
View ArticleWalking that Imaginary Dog
I have done a pretty good job of walking my imaginary dog this summer. It has been hot and I haven't always loved going out for the walk, but I have done it. I have considered whether a real dog...
View ArticleControl
I often excuse myself from being a person who likes control. I think I am a laid back go with the flow type of girl. I can keep that illusion going until something unexpected and out of my control...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,You order my life. You wrote me in the book of life, the day I breathed first and last. You ordered my steps and You called me forth. I can trust in Your love. I can trust that You love me. I...
View ArticleYellowphant
I sleep with a big IKEA stuffed elephant. It is as big as a pillow. It is soft. I love to encounter elephant parts during the night. I think if the Blind Men and the Elephant. The elephant is like...
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