March is in the books but, truthfully, I think we are far from putting March behind us. So much of all that described this past month – the emotions, the challenges, the adjustments, the feelings and situations we have experienced during the last fifteen days (or so) – will not only move forward with us… Read More Currently: April 2020
Time for another monthly installment of Share Four Somethings – for the month of March. This month certainly needs no introductions. It is one that will forever be etched in the history books and in our memories. This pandemic and its resulting quarantine – as well as its impact on each of us mentally, emotionally,… Read More Share Four Somethings: The Pandemic
Hats off to Trader Joe’s! My son needed groceries yesterday. He eats keto – and a lot of meat. And meat has been, well, hard to find. He called Trader Joe’s yesterday and asked if they had ground beef in stock. “Sure,” was the answer and when my son arrived soon afterward, they not only… Read More Lessons From These Difficult Days: Order
My mother was a gifted singer. She had a beautiful voice. A tenor voice. She sang silly songs for us as children. She sang while she worked. She did her best to sing even during her (often very) difficult days. But, mostly, she sang in church. She sang for the Lord. And He honored her… Read More He Holds Tomorrow
Discernment. The dictionary included this phrase in one of its definitions: to gain “spiritual guidance and understanding.” Goodness, this has been a week for discernment. Thoughts, opinions, posts, devotions, sermons and IG reflections abound. And I have read many that have been encouraging, practical and even wise. I, too, have been seeking the Lord’s guidance… Read More Lessons From These Difficult Days: Longsuffering
Less. That is today’s Five Minute Friday prompt…and, although the exercise centers around the idea of freestyle and unedited writing, it is now well into the afternoon and I have been trying to edit my thoughts and ideas for hours. But any topics, sentiments, or even opinions that come to mind when I consider “less,”… Read More Less Panic. More Prayer.
This is another new link-up for me. I’ve participated in several of these lately and have really been enjoying them. Today is Ten on the Tenth, hosted by Leslie at Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After. This month’s questions are all about spring! Count me in! Not only are hints of spring popping… Read More Ten on the Tenth: All About Spring
Presentation – it can make all the difference. When preparing a dish, a chef knows taste is essential but his presentation is often just as important. Just the right swirl of this, the extra dusting of that or even the perfect piece of green makes a good dish better – and a great dish perfect! … Read More Tables Prepared (Past, Present and Future)
And just like that…it is March. Only 18 more days and we can officially welcome spring! I noticed my neighbor’s daffodils are blooming!?! Bring on all the signs of spring. I changed my flags and front door wreath. Sure, the porch still needs a good spring clean but it was a start. And a welcome… Read More Currently: March 2020
For so long after my son, Tyler, died, my life seemed to be defined with the distinctions of “before Tyler died” and “since Tyler died.” The distinctions were not only marked but painful. Every aspect of my life seemed determined and effected by “the before” and “the after” lines of time. I often tried to… Read More The Softening Between Before and After