Monthly Archives: February 2022

Funny saying – “Out of Sorts”, what does it mean?  Kind of sad?  Kind of angry?  Kind of miserable? Out of place?  Maybe feeling some of all these emotions? Many years ago, I found a greeting card with a funny … Continue reading →

My high school, Lane Tech. (Go Lane!), was built in the shape of a giant, squared, capital A. The open space within the A had a garden where I often worked helping the botany teacher. I suspect the 1930s school … Continue reading →

Life comes with ups and downs.  When times are good, it’s easy to praise God, but when times are difficult we sometimes find ourselves focused on the sorrows and troubles in life.  We may find ourselves looking at our glass … Continue reading →

Science was never one of my better subjects in school. I think even as a kid I had this sense that it was contrary to what I was into – the liberal arts. I felt as a “tween” that I … Continue reading →

As my hubby and I share Valentine cards this morning, I wonder who was this St. Valentine and why do we celebrate his day?  Doing a little research on the subject, I found that there were actually three Valentines, all … Continue reading →

Let’s see if we can make this bigger. Big. Bigger. Oh wow, really BIG!  When you use a magnifying glass, you are able to see more clearly the small details.  Make a decision to magnify the love you have within you.  See “God” and His … Continue reading →

This last week I read a friend’s post on Facebook that inspired me to write this blog.  My friend recently vacationed in Mexico and while there, went deep sea fishing.  There was a picture of a beaming Diane holding a … Continue reading →

We like to watch old television shows. Recently, we enjoyed one of The Waltons’ series titled “The Burden.”  The mischievous youngest son, Jim-Bob, had decided to become a preacher following a shocking accident from which he has a narrow escape. … Continue reading →

Zen master Rikyu said: “Life is impossible. Let’s do something feasible well. Maybe then life is possible,”* Why is a Christian pastor quoting a Buddhist teacher? Because this quote from a book by a Benedictine monk summarizes something I have … Continue reading →

I grew up in a family that loved to sing.  My father couldn’t carry a tune, but his rendition of “With the Lord Begin Thy Task” is unforgettable.  A favorite pastime with my mother was to sit together with a … Continue reading →