Treasure In Earthen Vessels
But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair;...
View ArticlePolitics
This is not a political blog. Obviously, I have opinions, but I try to keep them to myself. If I wrote a political blog, I can't imagine why anyone would want to read it. I am not an expert or...
View ArticleBeing Productive
I learned early in life that I was expected to be "productive." I was expected to have something to show for my day. Then I married a chief productivity officer and any training I had about being...
View ArticleCelebrate Like the Shepherds
The Christmas season ended last Sunday, but my decorations are still up. I have been busy in some ways, reluctant to let go of the good feelings of Christmas this year in other ways. I am okay with...
View ArticleBoring Post--Grandma Toes
My two and half year old grandson and I play physically sometimes. He likes to play tickle bugs. In this game I make a bee sound or move my fingers like crawling bugs and tickle him. He runs away...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,You are Lord of all the earth, Lord of all the seas, Lord of all the creatures. You are Lord. I look for You in the morning. I call to You at night. Be with me throughout my day and my night....
View ArticleMLK Day
I am old. I was in high school the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed. I think I was in the car with my mother, or perhaps that was the day after listening to the news. The point is, I remember....
View ArticleThe Day Before
Tomorrow will be an historic inauguration. The first female vice president. Women have finally arrived. It took a long time to get to the front of the line. The oldest first term president. It took...
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At Noon
My heart is at the Capitol today where everything is peaceful, I hope and pray.
View ArticlePainting At An Easel
I have recently done some painting with my grandson. He is two and a half. It is very modern arty. He likes to paint so much, I have considered getting an easel. I wonder if he would like that more...
View ArticleQuick Takes--Gifts from the Pandemic
I am tired of the pandemic. On bad days it makes me depressed and sad. I lost another friend to COVID on Monday. She was 5 years older than I am. The pandemic makes me fearful. I am lonely and I...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Grandma's Here
Last weekend was a three day weekend for my son and daughter in law. I got my grandson on Sunday and we spent a long hard day playing at my house. His daddy picked him up later than usual because he...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,Be with the poor. Find a way to bring help to the poor. Bless the poor nations. Help inspire human hearts to provide for the less fortunate. Help me to see the places I can provide support,...
View ArticleWalker
As I was walking to the creek last week, I had the sudden realization that walking is my hobby, my sport, if you will. I have been a walker my whole life. I have enjoyed going for a walk, considered...
View ArticleSameness
Days have a certain sameness during this pandemic. I sometimes have big startling plans, but I don't generally act on them. I think about going places, faraway and close by. But, I don't go anywhere...
View ArticleMeasuring Success
A while back schools were forced to jump on the testing wagon. It made a lot of companies selling tests very profitable. We measure children, we measure schools, we measure teachers, all as though...
View ArticleThankful Thursday
A long time ago on this blog I used to do Thankful Thursdays. Some other blog author started it and perhaps hosted a linked event, I don't recall. If that was the case, I doubt that I linked in. I...
View ArticleDon't Answer
I don't answer my phone unless you come up on my caller ID. I usually don't answer. Most of the time that I have answered an unknown caller I have not been happy that I did. The scams are even...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Inaugural Parade
I get stressed sometimes trying to think of an activity to do with a 9 month old and a 2 and a half year old. The 9 month old wants her hands into everything and furthermore, puts everything into her...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,On this journey there have been troubles. Along the way I met challenges. I am not there yet, wherever there is. But, You have been with me, loving me, providing for me through it all. You...
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