Monthly Archives: June 2023

Tom Hanks as “Forrest Gump”. If you know me, you may be rolling your eyes again. My favorite actor in my favorite movie. Today I’m thinking of the scene where Private Gump and his new friend Bubba Blue report for … Continue reading →

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.  It dates to June 19th, 1865, when Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas.  They brought news that the … Continue reading →

        Growing up years, parents ruled, my brother and I listened (usually)…we were good kids, faith-based, church attending, youth group involved, and we also knew, God was REALLY in charge.         Fast forward to starting my new married life. Hubby took care … Continue reading →

This is another Facebook message I received from a friend. It is something to think about as we go about our daily lives. A mouse, looking through a hole in the wall, sees the farmer and his wife open a … Continue reading →

A long time favorite hymn for many of us is “Beautiful Savior,” text by Munster Gesangbuch 1677 with music a Silesian folk tune from the 19th century.  I remember this hymn sung lovingly by our little congregation back when I … Continue reading →

Philo of Alexandria, a Jewish contemporary of Jesus, wrote: “Music will charm away the unrhythmic by its rhythm, the disharmonic by its harmony, the out of tune and unmelodious by its melody and this bring concord out of discord.”  Concord … Continue reading →

Okay – I know the title’s got you curious. Is he talking about children? Some new social club for short people? Actually, it was the name Charles Schulz wanted for his new comic strip. But it sounded too close to … Continue reading →

It is a tale as old as time, a classic portrait that endures. Whether Cinderella is a girl or a boy, man or woman, the character is so relatable. The underdog who comes out on top. The last one chosen. … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I had some minor surgery on my outer ear.  I came home with one ear heavily bandaged and clearly protruding.  There was no discomfort, but even a fleeting glance in the mirror made me immediately aware … Continue reading →

        My backyard, in my early growing up years, was huge. We actually had the biggest back lot on our whole block.  All the neighborhood kids came to our yard to play.  I remember hide-n-go seek played often and sometimes at dusk, just … Continue reading →