Those O’ Black Crows!
As I was on my daily morning walk one day last week, all of a sudden I heard the loudest squawking in the top of a tree. As I watched, more black crows, one by one, were landing and perching…
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Changed!
I was recently given this mug. Yes, it looks like two different mugs, but it’s only one. The mug with the black butterflies is when it’s empty and cold. But pour hot coffee, tea, or chocolate into it and slowly…
Pass It On
The other day when my son, Lyle, was here, he helped me get my gas fireplace lit. The pilot light wouldn’t come on until after several tries of getting that “spark” we needed. The flame followed and the warmth was…
What the World Needs Now
Our church concluded some special meetings with Life Action Ministry this past week. One of the evening messages was particularly a blessing to me. The speaker’s emphasis was on I Corinthians 13, the chapter on love. It made me think…
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, some bloom all summer, and a few only display their…
Ready to Explode!
This leopard sets on the coffee table in my living room. He’s there most of the year around except when I move him to put other decorations on the table. Unfortunately, one day I made a wrong choice and set…
The Maple Tar Spot
It looks like fall in both my front and back yard with all the leaves on my five maple trees drying up and floating to the ground. Apparently, New York State is plagued by a fungus which doesn’t kill the…
What Kind of a Flower are You?
The flowers in my backyard have been such a blessing to me this year. The deer have left the lilies alone, and the variety of plants and colors have been stunning. You just can’t beat God’s creation. There’s seldom a…
Where Has Tender Mercy Gone?
Just turn on your TV and listen to the news and we hear and see anything but tender mercy demonstrated. Or consider your workplace, your home, and, yes, perhaps even your church. What’s happening in our country? What’s happening to…
Rather Safe Than Sorry
These mushrooms caught my eye on one of my morning walks last week. I’m not an expert as far as knowing if these are edible or not; but after checking with Google, I’d say, “Not!” So, if you walk in…