How to Stay Steady
Back in my high school days, “going steady” meant something. It meant you wore your boyfriend’s class ring on a chain around your neck — a shiny declaration that you were taken, committed, off the market. One glance at that ring, and everyone understood — she’s going steady. Funny thing is, after all these years,…
Untying the Apron Strings
Oh me! I’ve had many aprons and untying them wasn’t always easy — especially when those strings were wrapped around those I loved the most. The phrase “untying the apron strings” is often about our children and grandchildren and having to release our grip on them as they step into adulthood. ADULTHOOD? How can it…
Placing our Treasures in God’s Hands
I know families are gearing up for the new school year and all that comes with it: new routines, experiences, and lots of questions – and that’s just on the kids’ side. What about parents who wonder about the safety and protection of their precious ones? I had a “returning-to-school” blog in mind when I…
Skills That Last a Lifetime
Here’s another one of my “back-in-the-day” posts. Please forgive my musings but I roll with what I believe are God’s bright ideas. This one came from my post yesterday when I mentioned the recipes I learned in Home Ec. A rush of memories flooded my mind. Those of us of a certain age (ahem) may…
Do You Remember Your First Job?
I know you remember your first job. We all do. It was a pivotal time in our lives. I’ll never forget mine. I had signed up for Vocational Office Education (VOE) at my high school, which means I would gain enough office knowledge and skills to get my first job. I had learned to type,…