Author Archives: joyocala

How exciting to find out my father was right!  (Seriously, I never doubted that statement. Lol ) During my growing up years, my dad would tell us that our ancestors were directly related to the Pilgrims; our family having come over … Continue reading →

As I have mentioned before and like a lot of you, I live in a retirement community.  Like most of you, we have not seen our neighbors for a few months due to Covid- 19 and people self-quarantining.  This week, … Continue reading →

Originally posted on July 23, 2018 I just came back from a short walk. The evening breeze was refreshing and the setting sun was painting glorious colors on the horizon. Now, back at my familiar place before the computer, I’m … Continue reading →

Our society is noisy. Something is producing sound all the time. A restaurant I walk past at 6 a.m. has speakers broadcasting music even though it won’t be open for five hours. All of this noisiness  can be a problem … Continue reading →

            Paulette and I lived in Colorado for a couple of years, and since that time, we have loved southwestern Native American art.  We have some pottery and two Navajo rugs.  Navajos believe that only God is perfect and that … Continue reading →

To be a football fan in this time of weirdness is a little bit gut-wrenching. Now it’s a foregone conclusion that when the season starts (and it plans to start on time) there will be no fans in the stands. … Continue reading →

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”  Matthew 5:9 It’s a troubled world – disease, discord, dissent, discrimination, disappointment.  Yet in the midst of this Jesus still declares, “Blessed are the peacemakers.”   What could this … Continue reading →

“Outen the light,” was a phrase, among many, I heard my mother use often.  Her parents were from the Pennsylvania Dutch area and these twists on English were common in her family, as in mine, during my childhood.  (FYI it means “turn … Continue reading →

On this day, 244 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed by 56 men after much discussion, writing, revising and careful consideration.  Our country was founded on the word of the God. What a wonderful day in … Continue reading →

Today is my baby brother Pierre’s birthday.  He is four years older than my oldest son and has always been more like a brother than an uncle to him.  A Blessing for us. I remember when our parents announced that … Continue reading →