Monthly Archives: January 2026

Is this a word you are familiar with? Snarky is a newer adjective meaning sarcastic or mocking. A service repair man was just at our house giving an estimate. Sadly, I found him rather snarky. He seemed rather put off … Continue reading →

Many of you who read this are no longer what my mom and dad used to call “Spring Chickens”.  This was sent to me by one of my friends, who just like me just like me is no longer a … Continue reading →

My dear friend! Janice and I met in high school and shared a knack for drama. While she loved and went on to major in English, I loved Biology and specialized in the field of science. She was from a … Continue reading →

Someone asked if I found the holidays depressing. No, not at all. What I found discouraging was the end of the holidays. On December 26 the stores are tearing out all the Christmas decorations. On January 2 people are back … Continue reading →

That’s right. Here in the Sunshine State there is a Peace River. As a youngster, our family camped and canoed. The second-most beautiful river in FL is the Peace, in my opinion. First is the Juniper, which flows from the … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is January 6th, Epiphany.  On this date we officially mark the visit of the Magi or Wise Men to the child Jesus.  Most of our nativity sets have probably had them visiting for a few weeks now.  And, if … Continue reading →

History was a little vague, but I think a blind English pastor, William Walford, in the 1800’s, had someone transcribe his poem of the words to Sweet Hour of Prayer (it later was put in music form). On my morning walks, I … Continue reading →

As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many of us feel a renewed sense of hope and possibility. New Year’s resolutions often focus on health, finances and personal goals which are all good places to start, but how … Continue reading →

Or is it? We do not know how long the wait will be until the Son returns to earth for the Final Judgement. We have waited through Advent, and the Christ Child has been born. Soon, he will receive a visit from the three Wise Men with special gifts of gold, frankincense and … Continue reading →

It occasionally bugs people that the Lutheran Church observes January 1 as the Festival of the Name of Jesus rather than New Years Day. It’s the way this kind of thing works. The church largely ignores the civil calendar and … Continue reading →