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Several years ago, I was graced with two playful otters frolicking in the lake under my porch window.  The lake was at a high level that year with the water to the top of the retaining wall.  This put the … Continue reading →

Birgitta (Bridget in English) was born in 1303, the daughter of a Swedish governor and lawspeaker. At the age of 14 she married a nobleman, Ulf Gudmarsson, and was the mother of eight children. Because of her high social rank, … Continue reading →

            Representative John Lewis died this last week.  Widely respected on both sides of the aisle, Lewis was called the “The Conscience of the Congress.”  Lewis was an ordained Baptist minister, who let his faith guide his life.  As a … Continue reading →

 All good things come from God. Whatever we enjoy, whatever gives us refreshment, whatever fascinates and interests us. Anything that might be perceived as “good”, if it is without God, is just an illusion. These are times of uncertainty, the … Continue reading →

The unprecedented challenges our nation is currently facing have touched the lives of each and every American.  These difficult times and continued isolation highlight our ever-present need to connect with one another I’m thinking today of a song by Ruth … Continue reading →

Florida is a wonderful state to live in to take advantage of solar power and solar tubes.  We have one solar tube and it shines an 8 ft. radius, allowing for less electricity to be used.  The power of the sun is … Continue reading →

Originally posted on July 13, 2016 by our late friend, Terry. It seems that every time I think about faith and my commitment to God, a song pops into my head. From “Jesus Loves Me” to “I Know Whom I … Continue reading →

Originally posted on July 29, 2018 Most of us have probably been accused, at one time or another, of joining in an endeavor but not giving it our best effort! The common expression for this is “dialing it in!” I’d … Continue reading →

Last week I mentioned  a scene in the film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” where Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) asks his dinner companion to take a moment to consider the people who’ve loved him into being. The real Mr. … Continue reading →

Originally posted in August 2017 I love to read, and for recreation I like to read mysteries.  One of my favorite authors is Jane Haddam.  In her book Cheating at Solitaire the victim as well as several of the suspects are celebrities … Continue reading →