I get no credit. The one who lovingly planted these beautiful flowers had to leave them behind when she moved away. I am the beneficiary, and I can’t help but think of her when I see her handiwork. With gratitude I want to share these because I know she must miss them. In compassion, I…
I have travelled to every corner of our great nation, and while I appreciate the ocean and the mountains and the desert, and even the big cities, there is no place like home.
These last couple of weeks have sure brought fresh perspective on this journey called life. … and I am grateful. Grateful for where I’ve been and where I am now. If someone had very clearly marked the path that I would take, I’m pretty sure I’d be like this bird, and just ignored the signs!…
It’s only my personal opinion, but cedar trees are not the most beautiful of trees… My husband-with-a-memory-bank-that-never-runs-out is stashed with all kinds of treasure. He has been trying to teach me to recognize different types of trees for a long time, but is especially persistent on this adventure to the lake. It is just beyond…
Vacationing in our old stomping grounds, I couldn’t help but get snapshots of the things that brought back a flood of memories… See how many you can relate to as I take you on a photographic trip down memory lane! I could sit in the field forever, looking for four-leafed clovers, making necklaces and bracelets…
Rain. Lots of it. And was VBS week. And it’s June. It never rains this much in June. It can be refreshing. Cleansing… If only it were so simple.
For this photo challenge, I thought I’d share the VIVID view I enjoy every day… flowers in my yard!
“Look! There’s a real farm, just like on T.V.!!” I chuckled at the seriousness of this young man, but was amazed that it was coming from a sincere fourth grader. Wow! I know that kids are somewhat oblivious to their surroundings sometimes, but this one took me quite by surprise. I may be a city girl,…
“In the ancient world, a city without walls was helpless before it’s enemies… to have it’s walls complete was evidence of divine favor and meant that the inhabitants could carry on life with a measure of security.” HCSB Study Bible, Introduction to Nehemiah In the modern world, very few cities look to walls of brick…
Yep. I’m a list maker. There’s just something about crossing something off a list that inspires me to do whatever it takes to completely eradicate whatever it is that’s ON that list! It’s kind of a love/hate relationship, isn’t it? 1. We love making a list. 2. We hate that the list is so long. 3. We love…
Thanks to my daughter-in-law’s sweet grandfather (who is 86 years old and keeps a GIANT garden!), I inherited this GYNORMOUS ZUCCHINI! It measured a whopping 16 inches tall, and was about 6 inches across! I happen to love fresh garden vegetables, and zucchini is one of those that I typically prefer just steamed or stir-fried,…
Spending time in the mountains can be a dream come true for those of us that live in the flat-lands. (I’ve only ever lived in Illinois and Texas) I can vividly remember seeing the mountains for the very first time. I was an adult, and it was a ski trip to Colorado Springs, CO. I actually…
“Every day is fresh–with no mistakes in it” Anne of Green Gables Here it is, another lesson from Anne. One that teaches me patience. I love a fresh coat of paint, and was gung-ho (is that really a word?!) to get my kitchen painted. The problem is, once I start, it’s hard for me to…
Summertime is here and so are the PEACHES!! There’s nothing like fresh peaches, and a local favorite is ECKERT’S FAMILY FARM. From peaches in the summer to pumpkins in the fall, Eckert’s provides us with the best of every harvest. I actually prefer pie over cake any day, so when fruit is in season, I head to…
