Pilgrimage Day 5 — Arriverderci Roma — It’s time for us to part
Aw! Italy! Bellissimo! The beauty of Italy on an early morning drive through the fields and mountains, the lush green groves of olive trees, sheep grazing, vineyards — all seen as we made our way to Assisi (about 3 hours drive on a motorcoach), the birth and burial place of St. Francis of Assisi who…
Eating Humble Pie a Slice at a Time
Yesterday was a big day for Lexi and I as we were flying to Orlando to meet up with her Mom, Dad and Payton who had been in Charlotte, NC for the weekend. On the way to the airport, we were boasting about being such seasoned travelers – that to fly in an airplane was…
Got Your Clothes On Yet?
Now that’s a loaded question. The answer could be “yes”, even if you’ve got your jammies on, your swimsuit on or a 3-piece suit on. The fact is, we usually clothe ourselves according to the occasion. A t-shirt and shorts may mean a comfortable afternoon at home. A silky chiffon dress might mean a special…
I Love ME!
Day 22 in this Month of Love — I LOVE ME! My post, today, was inspired by this photo on my Weight Watchers Magazine. (Yes, I’m a 30+ year veteran of WW!) The girl is hugging a heart full of red balloons and she’s declaring “LOVE, ME!” Before I read the sub heading, I knew…
How About a Slice of Humble Pie?
When I saw this program at the Advent by Candlelight event last Monday, I noticed, right away, the word “HUMBLE” above my name. Actually, it was the title of a song that was sung before I spoke, but I thought “God are you trying to tell me something?” Just a few minutes later, I felt…