This morning, a loud crash above my head woke me. My eyes popped open. Thunder! Being wide awake, I felt sure it was time to get up so I padded into the kitchen and put on the coffee. Then I glanced at the clock. Oh, my goodness! It was only wee, small hours with dawn […]
Sep 10, 2015
After the Ball–um–Critique
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At the bottom of this page, I’ve posted a link to a very old song, “After the Ball”. That’s how I feel sometimes at the end of a critique: kind of sad that it’s over. However, I look forward to the next one, unlike the poor singer of the sad song. Yesterday was a kick-up-your-heels […]
Sep 9, 2015
Elastic Circles
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Do I have a circle of friends? Hmm? I don’t know. Circles are a round, closed line. That sounds pretty cut and dried, doesn’t it? I guess if I have circles of friends, the circle is elastic, it stretches to include more and more and in no way keeps anybody out; only invites others in. […]
Sep 6, 2015
Serving Up Sunday
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“This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” I have so much to rejoice about today, Sunday, September 6. The Lord fashioned this day and the beautiful world of nature. When I watch a National Geographic or look closely at the trees and flowers, the birds and […]
Sep 5, 2015
Transitions
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There’s a new feeling in the air. It isn’t yet fall but it isn’t the middle of summer either. It’s a feeling of settling in, finishing one season and getting ready to begin another. It’s a feeling of transition. Changes–life is full of them. My container garden looks different. Of course, there’s the nubs of the […]
Sep 4, 2015
Who’s Sitting On Your Shoulder?
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Yesterday, I visited with a dear friend. We had coffee and a muffin and a good conversation about many things including Christian books that we’ve read or haven’t yet read. When I left Norma’s, I felt a whole lot better than I did when I knocked on her door. We’ve been friends for a good […]
