I’ve always liked that French word Potpourri. It sounds lovely, like the mixed fragrances of dried flower petals it represents. However, “hodgepodge” and “patchwork” mean about the same thing. My thoughts this morning are a mixture, a patchwork quilt of jumping from one subject to the next. You are invited to share them. The wind […]
Jan 21, 2014
A Little Thing Called Hope
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I call it the umbrella tree because in the summertime when I stand under the tree during a shower, I stay dry. The limbs are so twisted and there are so many of them, the leaves grow so thickly and profusely, that the ancient tree is like a natural umbrella, sheltering the person beneath it. […]
Jan 15, 2014
A Cache of Cozy Critters
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The sky is clear of clouds this morning. There’s a decided nip in the air but no frigid little breeze from the North Pole stirs last year’s leaves. It’s a perfect day for the gathering of Cozy Critters who trek to my home twice a month. It puts a spring in my step and a […]
Jan 8, 2014
Etta Bend Devotional
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One of the writing projects I’m working on is a daily devotional book with the Etta Bend of the early twentieth century as the background. The format is to have a Bible verse at the top, short sketch in the middle, and a take away Thought at the bottom. Here is a sample: January 8–“I […]
Jan 1, 2014
New Year’s Resolutions from Levi, Oklahoma
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This morning, I thought it would be fun to hear a few of the New Year’s resolutions of the good citizens of Levi, Oklahoma, at least those that made it to 2014. Sad to say, some won’t be around to make resolutions but for those who made it through, here’s what they are saying: Burke […]
Dec 16, 2013
Back to Normalcy
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As I gaze out into the early morning darkness at my neighbor’s and my solar lights in our front yards, I have a feeling of returning to normalcy. The sound of cars tires on asphalt on I-540 means that people are up and moving, going to and from jobs, perhaps traveling somewhere for a visit. […]
