How do you get through the things you can’t imagine getting through? When Things Don’t Go According To Your Plans Like most little girls growing up in the 1960’s, I dreamed of one day being a wife and a mom. I assumed I would also have a job — maybe a teacher, a ballerina or … More What Is The Key To Surviving Life’s Challenging Times?
Stormy Weather It’s officially summer here in central Florida, where I live. We have a month until it is summer according to the calendar but Florida doesn’t play by the rules. It feels like summer because the days are steamy and the afternoon thunderstorms have returned. We had a doozy of one yesterday. I think … More Why Trusting God During The Storm Is Important
Bloom Have you ever smelled something so fragrant, so wonderful that you just wanted to stand there with your nose up in an attempt to draw in as much of the fragrance as possible? I have. It usually happens around this time of year when the gardenias are blooming. We have an enormous gardenia bush … More Why One Of The Senses Makes My Spring Extra Special
Spring Has Sprung It’s that’s time of year. The seasons are changing once again. We’re hearing about fewer snowstorms and more tornados. Signs of new life emerging from the dead of winter. (Or in Florida, the slightly cooler and browner of winter). In the past couple of months, I have made five trips and have seen … More How Seasons On The Calendar Are Like Seasons Of Life
I love period movies or television shows like Pride and Prejudice or Downton Abbey. I especially enjoy the scenes where there is a ball or a country dance. The intricacies of the dances are mesmerizing. Couples bow and curtsey then the dance begins. Everyone knows the steps. They move in unison, either in parallel lines … More How A Trip To New York City Was Like An English Country Dance
Imagination: the faculty of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses. I have a vivid imagination. Most of the time, it’s a good thing, like when I’m reading a good book. I can easily get lost in the story and become the character. Right now, I’m reading a … More How Imagination Is Helping My Worship This Easter
Majestic, grand, awe-inspiring; these are just a few of the words I would use to describe the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. West To The Rockies My husband and I recently spent a few days in Estes Park, Colorado along with another couple. We were there to attend a wedding — the son of a dear … More Why Unplugging From Technology Was Unexpectedly Blissful: A Rocky Mountain Adventure
Have you ever caught yourself complaining about something when you really didn’t have a good reason to complain? Especially in the current state of our world? I have, I’m ashamed to admit. Deep In The Heart Of Texas – Waco I visited Texas last weekend with two close friends. It was our annual “get away … More It’s All Relative: Why Compassion Is Better Than Complaining
What is one thing that helps fill the void in your empty nest life? For me, it’s friendship. Friendship is important in the empty nest life, especially as our adult children marry, begin careers and establish their own lives. Treasured friendships can help fill the void in our lives and our time when our adult … More Four Reasons Why Friendship Is Important In The Empty Nest
I recently visited my daughter in Birmingham. (Which is why I didn’t post on my blog last week). It was a great visit that almost didn’t happen. Time For A Visit To Birmingham I had some Southwest Airlines travel dollars to use before May 1 so, back in February, I talked to my girl and … More Why Visiting My Chick Is Good For My Empty Nest Soul
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