“My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning” (Psalm 130:6). Something about mornings brings hope. I believe it is related to a life force within us that rises, like the mercury in a thermometer, with each new day. As I read that verse from Psalm 130, I can imagine a […]
May 30, 2014
Let’s Have Another Cup of Coffee
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Many years ago, every day after school, I stopped by Mom’s house for a cup of coffee. I looked forward to those times and I think she did too. We’d sit at her kitchen table and talk, not about anything in particular, just this and that. We didn’t solve any of the world’s problems nor did […]
May 15, 2014
Coffee, Cookies, and Cozy Critiques
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Yesterday from one to three was one of my favorite times of the month, the time when we cozy critters get together to read, discuss, share triumphs and challenges, and, in general, shape up our writing efforts. Once again, Helen had a victory to share. The Sanctuary of Hope in Branson published two more of […]
May 13, 2014
The Mysterious Attraction of a Spring Thunderstorm
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The children and I were on the deck yesterday when we first heard the thunder. Clouds were vying with the sun but at last, the clouds won and the thunder grew louder. We decided we’d better scoot inside the house. From there we watched a doozy of a spring storm. The maple tree in the […]
May 7, 2014
A New Day Dawning
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The Lord’s mercies are new every morning and, since this is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. For all of being in a coil, yesterday was a good day and I did accomplish a few things. So, I could see a bit of progress. The day […]
May 6, 2014
In a Coil
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If you’ve read any Regency romances, you may have come across the phrase, “in a coil”. I think it’s a very apt description and pinpoints the way I often feel. Now, a coil is a tightly wound spring or something that just goes around and around in a circle. Take today, for instance. I really […]
