No More “Same-Oh, Same-Oh!”
Carl and I recently decided to spice things up — not in our chili, but in our choices! After realizing we’d been eating at the same-oh, same-oh restaurants, we heard Austin has over 4,000 of them. So we made a pact — no repeats (unless we’re with friends). We’re now at 145 new places and…
Faithfulness and Forever Love
Our weekend in Tulsa was a walk through memory lane — and a celebration of God’s unwavering faithfulness. The highlight of our visit was witnessing my godson’s sister, Grace, marry the love of her life. Grace — a beautiful name — and what a picture of God’s grace Saturday turned out to be. The ceremony…
Patience, Muffins, and a Soul Recharge
Before our trip to Tulsa, I took my car to the dealership for my 45,000-mile checkup. “It’ll take about two hours,” they said. Perfect, I thought — time for a little quiet, a complimentary blueberry muffin (bless them), and some writing time with my laptop. I found a cozy corner, coffee beside me, and settled…
Friends in High (and Tulsa) Places
Yesterday, Carl and I made the road trip to Tulsa — my old stomping grounds for over 40 years — to hug the necks of dear friends who’ve walked some of life’s winding roads with me. Oh, the memories we rolled back! Weddings, babies, healings, answered prayers, and those precious late-night talks that seemed to…
DIY or INH
True confession here. DIY isn’t our forte’. For our marriage’s sake — best to leave the driving — er’ the building or fixing to someone else. We learned that INH aka “I need help!” is often a really good character trait! These days, “Do It Yourself” seems to be everyone’s motto. We’ve got YouTube tutorials…
Clothed in Strength, Dignity… and a Little Sparkle
Sunday night I traded my election badge for a runway pass! Our fearless leader, Anita McGinnis, planned another one of her creative “Sweet Tea” events — this time, a holiday fashion show. Twelve of us “models” (and I use that term loosely!) headed over to Posh Mercantile, a new dress and accessories boutique, to find…
Coloring Outside the Lines of Grace
I still remember my grade school glory days — me, a blank coloring page, and my prized 64-pack of Crayolas. Oh, the smell of wax and potential! I might not have been Michelangelo, but give me a steady hand and I could color within the lines like a pro. Let’s just say, if there’d been…
Your Undivided Attention, Please
I’ll confess — I can be a bit of a squirrel chaser. Not the fuzzy-tailed kind, but the mental kind. One moment I’m writing about God’s goodness, and the next I’m wondering if I forgot to pay THAT bill, or what I should wear to the wedding! Yes — another wedding is on the horizon!…
God Would Never Unfriend Us
Goodness gracious. Have you noticed lately how some of our grown-up leaders are acting like kids on a playground — tossing words like dodgeballs and shouting, “You’re not my friend anymore!”? Mercy! It makes me want to unfriend the whole bunch of them. Back in the day, “unfriending” someone meant scratching their name out of…
The Amazing Race and Amazing Grace
One of my favorite reality shows is The Amazing Race. I love watching teams zigzag across the world chasing after a million-dollar prize. They’re running through cobblestone streets in Paris, hiking up steep mountains, or solving clues inside magnificent old churches. I sometimes forget it’s a competition because I’m too busy admiring the view! But…