Navigating the Fast Lane
I celebrated my two-month anniversary of my move to Austin on April 23rd. I am pleased to report that I’ve been navigating this busy metropolis quite well. The operative word is navigating – me AND my Waze app, my driving best friend. I can avoid traffic jams and road construction if I will listen and…
Spring in our Steps on this May 1st
This is the month that finally conquers winter, and we notice the Spring flowers in bloom, the birds singing, and more and more people out walking, enjoying the freshness of Spring in the air. Meandering memories flow for me on this May 1st. Check out my little rose bush with its first rose blossoming. Most…
I Gotchu
Last week, my son and I drove to San Antonio for my grandson’s (his son) baseball team’s game. We accomplished our 2-hour trip to the opposing team’s field, but I saw a Jack-in-the-Box and turned in to go to the restroom. But the doors were locked – only drive-thru was offered. Ryan said: “I’d like…
Peace is my Governor
The governors of our states have certainly had a higher profile since the start of Covid-19. At least that’s my take on it. Though their responsibilities are tremendous anyway, they have had the power to keep us in our homes or not, wearing masks or not, having school at home instead of at school, closing…
Is Your Prayer Closet Cluttered?
The answer to that question for me is “Yes, it is!” Now, I live in a downsized apartment and every closet is filled to the brim. So, I don’t really have a prayer closet. I have a prayer chair. It’s my cozy-down place, often taking a little shut-eye there, watching some TV there, but more…
Being His Hands & Feet
We invited our pastor to our home for dinner. We took him on the grand tour of the home and into our backyard. We recently bought a statute of Jesus to place in a newly installed rock garden area. We apologized that Jesus had no hands. When we purchased it, the hands were missing, but…
Being Right Isn’t Always Right
After all these years of experience, handling so many challenges, weathering the many storms of life and still here to talk about it, you’d think we should win every debate that comes our way. Case in point: My younger grandchildren have had their drivers’ licenses for just a while but now they seem to be…
Look at the Birds of the Air
Typically, I have my next blog in mind the day before I write it and post it. But, yesterday, I had a blank slate and a blank in my head. After a while of looking at notes I had written, still nothing clicked. I prayed for inspiration and rather than ponder, I sat off to…
Because I’m Happy
Pharrell Williams wrote, sang and made popular his song: “Happy”. There’s something about that song that turns up the joy and energy that Pharrell intended. In the “Happy” lyrics, Pharrell sings about staying positive in the face of bad news and adversity and it’s evident at one point in the song, when he croons, “Here…
Brighten the World with What You’ve Got
Yesterday, in my blog, I encouraged us all to brighten our little corners of the world. In other words – to bloom where we are planted, to shine in spite of clouds, reach the one God puts in our pathway, to let our little lights shine for Jesus. And, hopefully, we are all brightening our…