If You Can’t Lick ’Em… Join ’Em
It’s beginning to look a lot like — well, both. Thanksgiving and Christmas are currently sharing the stage like two headliners who showed up to the same concert. And honestly? It’s okay! Just last week, I wandered into Hobby Lobby (dangerous territory for anyone with a pulse and a credit card), and there it was:…
A Thanksgiving Week Kickoff
This is it — Thanksgiving Week! My heart is already doing cartwheels — and so is my kitchen. I’ve already gotten the call from my son: “Mom, PLEASE make your dressing — and your cheese ball — and don’t forget the artichoke dip!” Then my daughter chimed in from East Texas:“CHEESE BALL!” (I’m beginning to…
From Spin Cycles to Soul Cycles
OMG! I learn something new every day — and Sunday was no exception! I read a news piece that morning that was both surprising and strangely comforting: laundromats have a 90% success rate. Restaurants? About 30%. Retail stores? A humbling 20%. And, amusing enough, there we were after church — with dear friends, enjoying our…
Forgive… and Remember
We’ve all heard the phrase “forgive and forget.” People say it like it’s as simple as deleting an email. But life doesn’t work that way. The heart doesn’t work that way. Some hurts leave bruises that can’t be hidden — and some leave scars that don’t erase. Forgetting? That’s humanly impossible. But here’s the best…
A Shepherd, A King, and the God Who Writes Our Stories
Last week in Branson, MO — Carl and I sat in the Sight & Sound Theatre… and I’m telling you, Donna-to-reader, my jaw was somewhere on the floor. Mountains rising on stage. Real waterfalls cascading. Live birds, sheep, camels, horses — trotting past us. Costumes so magnificent that it took us back to that era.…
In Due Season, We Will Reap
Fall has arrived like a breath of fresh, cool air — and oh, how welcome it is. After a long summer of scorching heat, here we are watching God drape the world in brilliant yellows, fiery oranges, deep maroons, and golds that take our breath away. Trees preach better than some preachers this time of…
God’s Colorful Handiwork
We made it home from several spectacular days in Branson, MO. Yes, the shows were breathtaking — talent, artistry, musicians who stirred the soul — the whole package. But you know what stole the spotlight? God’s handiwork. Those trees. Those colors. Those hills dressed in yellows, oranges, maroons, and golds so vibrant I couldn’t stop…
Patience, Muffins, and a Soul Recharge
Before our trip to Tulsa, I took my car to the dealership for my 45,000-mile checkup. “It’ll take about two hours,” they said. Perfect, I thought — time for a little quiet, a complimentary blueberry muffin (bless them), and some writing time with my laptop. I found a cozy corner, coffee beside me, and settled…
DIY or INH
True confession here. DIY isn’t our forte’. For our marriage’s sake — best to leave the driving — er’ the building or fixing to someone else. We learned that INH aka “I need help!” is often a really good character trait! These days, “Do It Yourself” seems to be everyone’s motto. We’ve got YouTube tutorials…
Clothed in Strength, Dignity… and a Little Sparkle
Sunday night I traded my election badge for a runway pass! Our fearless leader, Anita McGinnis, planned another one of her creative “Sweet Tea” events — this time, a holiday fashion show. Twelve of us “models” (and I use that term loosely!) headed over to Posh Mercantile, a new dress and accessories boutique, to find…