Time to Get Our Hope Up
In my neighborhood, the large, imposing and the small, non-intimidating campaign signs have been removed from their lofty positions on our yards. I’ll admit – I’m pleased to pass by my neighbors’ homes without “judging” them one way or another based on their choice of candidate. Now, we can get back to the business of…
When All is Said and Done
I’m in Austin visiting my family for several days. I was amused when a friend of theirs visited. She put her hands to her ears when the election came up in conversation. She couldn’t deal with any thought that President Trump could lose the election. I want to shut my eyes and ears too, but…
The Day After — No Winner Declared
Those were the headlines this morning. We expected this day – an undecided election. Gone are the days when we sat up to watch the “end-of-the-story” – even if it were in the wee hours of the morning! Well, I did sit up, then went to bed and many times I’d wake up to catch…
Let’s Hear it for the Girls
Let’s hear it for the girls, starting with our first mother – Eve. Bless her heart! She had no girl friends to be her role models for wisdom and guidance. She wasn’t afforded the opportunity to say “yes” to God via the angel, Gabriel. I think she has gotten a bad rap. Sure, she made…
I Voted, and I’m Glad I Did!
I did it! I voted on the first day of early voting for the mid-term elections. By the way, Texans, you can early vote right through to November 2nd. Outside of Texas, check your state’s early voting times. I stood in line a while with this mama and her sweet baby until I went to…
Were You There When Donald Trump Became President?
Yes, I was there — glued to the returns that came in. Even my young grandchildren stayed up for the big announcement. The history books will long declare “Donald Trump became the 45th President-Elect of the United States of America on November 9th, 2016”. Who woulda’ thought that a real estate mogul, New York businessman,…
The Great Unknown But Great Friends Behind
So I’m in the final countdown to two big events next Tuesday, November 8th: 1) The election – I’ll be voting based on my conscience and aiming for the party and its candidate that aligns closest to my belief system. I sure don’t know what November 9th will hold, but I know that no matter…
It Starts With the Family
As part of the leadership team on retreat for an upcoming event next weekend, we were privileged to have Tulsa’s new Bishop, David Konderla, as our guest speaker. At the end of his talk, we had the opportunity to ask him questions. One of the questions asked was “What comments would you give regarding the…
For Such a Time As This
Though I’m “out there” when it comes to social media, I’m quite reserved when it comes to my political voice. I have my own opinions but I rarely voice them publicly. That could be seen as a wimpy way out of controversy, or it may mean that I choose to live “above the fray” by…