Monthly Archives: July 2021

I read this excerpt from an article written by Daniel Bovino. I liked this and how true it is for each of us, especially as we get older.  At birth we board the train and meet our parents and we … Continue reading →

Astrid’s family asked her what she wanted for her birthday. She replied that she wanted a rake to use on her compost heap. The family gave her a fancy apron which she stored in the cedar chest along with the … Continue reading →

I love the mornings but I don’t necessarily love getting up in the mornings. I really enjoy nestling in my comfy bed, listening to the lake lapping at the shore and, if it is a cool morning, pulling the covers … Continue reading →

Do you ever feel like you’re putting inordinate pressure on yourself to “pray right”? Like it’s some kind of holiness test to show the Almighty that you are true of heart? “Maybe if I squeeze my eyes shut, I’ll draw … Continue reading →

Do you have any trophies?   When my boys were kids they won a few trophies; there were Little League trophies and bowling trophies.   Each one was decorated with gold plastic, but at the time they symbolized an accomplishment.   We don’t … Continue reading →

A dear friend of mine came to visit and while chatting, I shared stories of our recent move, new friends I had made, activities I had become involved in and also, an acquaintance I found difficult to be around.  Her reply … Continue reading →

During my semi-quarantine of Covid, I decided to do some research into places to visit in and around Ocala once the pandemic ended.  One in particular that appealed to me was The Yearling, a restaurant in Hawthorne which is about … Continue reading →

You may have noticed a trend in my blogs, if you are a regular reader.  Over the last few weeks, I have been enjoying the beauty of the beasts that live around our little cottage here on Lake Champlain.  The … Continue reading →

I love hymns. They aren’t easy to write. You have to have some idea you want to get across and then pay attention to meter (the number of syllables and where the accents lie) and rhyme. Just as hard is … Continue reading →