Facing a New Year
It seems like it's been a whirlwind year; 2022 now history. If you're like me, there have been trials, heartaches, and disappointments. But on the flip side there have been…
The Preparations
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It comes and goes all too quickly, but this year was as special as I had hoped it to be with several of…
No Standing Still of Time
I love this grandfather's clock in the corner of my dining room. My father-in-law made it many years ago. The chimes are soothing to my ears as well as the…
What Kind of a “Bloomer” are You?
Our summer is quickly drawing to a close; but I certainly have enjoyed the variety of flowers in my yard this year. They're all different; some blooming early, some later,…
The Ultra Marathon
Saturday my son, Lyle, ran in what's called a hundred mile ultra marathon. This wasn't the first time he had done something like this; so he knew how grueling it…