Monthly Archives: December 2017

A constant chore can be time consuming and annoying. Laundry to me is a pain in the neck. Stains pretreated sometimes don’t come out. Well, it has to be done or we would walk around with dirty clothes with visible … Continue reading →

We all know and love the Christmas story. I’ve heard it and celebrated it my whole life. It is the MOST AWESOME STORY EVER!        “And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in … Continue reading →

Wow! I woke up this morning and it was another day. Maybe not the typical bright, sunny Florida day that we usually have, but none the less, another day. I am in awe! Can you imagine the sensations of awe … Continue reading →

Advent is only 22 days long this year. Is that cheering from people who hate singing Advent hymns? Shame, shame! I love Advent hymns so I’ll use my three Thursdays in the season to write about some of them. I … Continue reading →

One of my favorite scriptures, Joel 2:28-32, is often read during this Advent season, for it foretells the coming of the Messiah. That is enough reason to like it, but I also like it because of its beautiful poetry. I … Continue reading →

On Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings, I take our household trash and recyclables to the Florida Highlands Recycling Convenience Center. It took me a while to find it the first time. Many twists and turns. At one of the turns … Continue reading →

A white ceramic nativity set . . . it’s my favorite Christmas decoration. I set it up early in Advent and enjoy it right through Epiphany. You see this lovely set belonged to a favorite aunt. When she died, it … Continue reading →

In its natural state, peanut butter has to be stirred thoroughly. Its oil needs to be mixed before it can be spread and used for a sandwich. After buying this to have the “best” tasting p b & j sandwiches, … Continue reading →

My husband often tells me, “You could talk to anyone!” Admitting that fact, it was not too surprising that an article on “The Art of Conversation” caught my eye. I’ll summarize the Do’s and Don’ts; Do: Listen before you speak. … Continue reading →

Having just finished a hearty Thanksgiving Day dinner, a cup of cold water could seem a disappointing offering. However, in certain circumstances, a cold drink of water could be a lifesaver, a source of comfort or a sign of caring. … Continue reading →