And They Named Her Donna
Baseball season has begun! My 18-year-old grandson, Brennan, and his team, the Regents Knights, had their first game last Friday night and they won! Yay! And, my son, Ryan, was asked to call the game and play the music for the regular announcer. Ryan gave me the slip of paper that had the last names…
Heavenly Sandpaper
My daughter, granddaughter and I – out of just a suggestion to make a subtle change in their coffee table – suddenly found ourselves with said coffee table in their barn making drastic changes to it! That was back in November! We talked about how this coffee table was where Alexia got her standing-up bearings…
It’s Okay – to NOT Be Okay
In the community I live in, two very dear and precious men, within just a couple of days of each other, passed away this month. Those dear men had dear spouses who are now in the throes of recovery. They are having to make some very serious decisions about what their life is going to…
When Jesus Gets in our Boat
Have you ever wondered why you worked so hard on a project and it didn’t measure up to the toil you put into it? Have you ever really done your best to improve a relationship, but it never got better? Did pressure ever consume you and relief never came? The answer might be quite simple.…
Excel
So I finished my year-end bookkeeping for my tax returns. Yay! I use my Quickbook app to post all my credits and debits. AND, I transfer the totals into my EXCEL app for sending the info to my accountant. That EXCEL app prompted today’s blog. EXCEL means to perform exceptionally well in an activity or…
One Pedal at a Time
We are all running a race, but not the kind you might imagine. We don’t have the same starting line, the same distance to go, or the same steps to take. I snapped this photo of my work-out partner. Well, not really my work-out partner, but Norman is always in the fitness center on the…
I’m Available
I am in an availability season! I can change my mind and do this or that almost 24/7. It is a sweet season. I get to volunteer for several groups. I get to encourage and help others. I get to make decisions about going here or there with a friend at a moment’s notice. I…
Lunar New Year 2023 – the Year of the Rabbit
“Happy New Year!” That’s what we said to our hostess at Pao’s Chinese Restaurant on Sunday. The moment we said those words, her eyes brightened. She said: “Oh, I have something for you!” When she returned, she had red envelopes for each of us. She explained: “This is tradition!” In my inquisitive manner, I had…
God Gives Us Choices
I absolutely know that God had a hand in my existence. I know He had a purpose in mind for my life. I know He is even in the details and in my story. The Bible teaches us that God has a plan and purpose for all of our lives, but it isn’t automatic. We…
Goodness! Gracious!
My regular turkey and cheese sandwich goes to the next level with a little honey mustard. It goes from being average to really good. I don’t take a bite and think, “Wow, what great honey mustard! No, I take a bite and think, “That’s a good turkey and cheese sandwich!” The honey mustard is there in the background, making…