We Can Learn From Those Annoying Ants
There is nothing that beats spending time in the great outdoors and having a rustic cabin to go to — with cozy beds, a bathroom, running water, a kitchen to cook in and a screened in back porch to sit and watch the beautiful running waters of the river. Some would disagree with my words…
The Fishing Trip’s Grand Finale
If there’s a scripture I rely on, live by, practice, use in my blog posts, and appreciate, it’s Romans 8:28 “ALL THINGS work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purposes.” It seems to be that scripture…..at the end of the day or at the end of the…
Life Moves Pretty Fast
In the words of the great philosopher, Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you’ll miss it!” That is so true, and unless you’re my age, or more, you may not give those words a second thought now…..but give it a few years, and beieve…
Work Hard. Play Hard. Fall Hard.
This day is dedicated to my grandson (Happy Birthday Payton Wallace), and his wish for his 17th birthday TODAY, to be here at Marval Camp in Gore, Oklahoma. This first couple of pics are from Tuesday when we arrived here (note the coveted photo with the ginormous trout letting us know of things to come),…
That’s What Papa Said — Words of Fishing AND Life Wisdom
order), Payton Wallace, and of course, as his usual request, we’ve come to his/our (and Papa’s) favorite fishing spot at Marval Trout Camp on the Illinois River in Oklahoma. This year, he brought two of his friends with him. We drove up here yesterday. We got our cabins all set up (guys in one cabin;…
GONE FISHING
We’re heading out this morning for our annual fishing trip to Marval FamilyTrout Camp in Oklahoma. The list of “must take” items that was made by Papa and I years ago, was updated, added to, and all items for the cabins, the food and, the most important, fishing gear are present and accounted for. I…
You Can’t Put Love on Cruise Control
I attended Holy Cross Church yesterday and was blessed in several ways, besides being able to worship and praise God for His many graces and blessings to me. First of all the East Indian pastor was congratulated and applauded because this last week, he became a U.S. citizen. He had been the pastor of this…
Do You Have “Wide Awake” Parties at Night?
My Mom was a light sleeper. I was a sound sleeper, but over the years, I’ve found myself waking up more often, and even after only about 6 hours of sleep at night, I’m wide awake. There’s plenty of traits my Mom had that I want, but not that one. I was telling my mom-in-law…