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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Remember Who You Are!
Yesterday was Father's Day and it brought back lots of memories growing up on my parent's farm. This is a picture of where I lived until the day I married.…
Memory or Legacy
Memorial Day--A day to remember and honor the war veterans and honor our loved ones who have gone before us. All across our country are memorial stones; whether it's for…