Livening Up Lunch

Livening Up Lunch

    When Nancy, Jane, and I got together for lunch yesterday, it had to be a lively time. And, it was. We decided to meet at one of our favorite restaurants. The food was good, the service was lovely, and the conversation was sprightly. It was helped along by a bandaid on my thumb […]

Coffee, Fog, and Elections

Coffee, Fog, and Elections

Come on in, sit down at your computer, and share a cup of coffee with me. Today is that long-awaited election day. Whatever the outcome, I’m glad I live in a country where I can vote as I like without fear of reprisal. I’m sure you are too. Tomorrow, whatever the outcome, I hope we […]

Where in the World Did Daylight Go?

Where in the World Did Daylight Go?

  We wake this morning to a new day, a new week, and an old way of figuring daylight. In other words, Daylight Savings Time has ended. We here in Arkansas are back on Central Standard Time. Then, there’s Eastern Standard, Mountain Standard, and Pacific Standard. In other words, we’re back on God’s time, as […]

What Makes a House a Home?

What Makes a House a Home?

  Real estate people who advertise homes for sale are mistaken. Houses can be bought and sold, but homes cannot.  A home is made up of people. Perhaps a home is only a bed and a few square feet of floor space but to someone, it is food, shelter, safety; it is a home. Houses […]

Making November Memories

Making November Memories

Where do you go when you need a break from the here and now? Do you pick up a book or close your eyes and think about a place you’ve been or maybe a place you’d like to see some day? Books are wonderful vacations, and so is just letting the mind wander. I like […]

November Rainfall

November Rainfall

  November dawns dark and soggy here in NW Arkansas. In fact, it’s pretty perfect. Have you ever noticed how a light in a window glows even brighter on a dark day? Or the golden maple tree out front, or the blaze in the fireplace? What would we do without light on these days? What […]