Finding Help in the Horrible
I have a dear friend whose 38-year-old son died suddenly a couple of weeks ago. Adequate words to give my friend seemed weak and unsubstantial. This Israel-Hamas War is incredibly awful. The loss of so many lives, so many hurting people, so much tragedy. Oh, that we had words that could help. As we grasp…
Pick Your Battles
Have you heard the phrase “Pick your battles?” Oh, I have certainly spared myself grief because I stayed silent when giving my opinion could have cost me my peace. And I have also chosen to speak my mind and wished I hadn’t afterwards. It wasn’t worth the battle that ensued. My dear sis-in-law and I…
Welcome to my Wild Frontier!
Maybe not the frontier, but it’s sure been wild at my place. I have felt like Annie Oakley in my determination to rid my home of an outlaw squirrel. This wildlife adventure began several weeks ago when I heard scratching outside my window. I went out to my patio and saw all kinds of wood…