Blame it on Purple
In 2012 I was known as the “Purple Mom”. That was because of a business I was in, and my son was the CEO of that company. The color of the company’s logo was purple so in building my business, I wore a lot of purple. I was fully invested in that company, and you…
A Whisper Will Do
Oftentimes, my husband speaks to me in a whisper so I’ll say, “What did you say?” Not because I didn’t hear him, I wasn’t paying attention to what he was saying. He not only repeats what he said, but he raises his voice a decibel louder. It’s hilarious – especially when I think the neighbors…
Selective Hearing – Oops or Opportunity?
Are we REALLY listening? A bakery received the call for a cake to be made for a “Going Away” party. Apparently, someone taking directions for this cake design failed to listen AND discern the instructions. We can imagine that the conversation went like this: “Hello, I would like to order a cake for a going…
On a Day Like Today
If you lived during the sweetest of times with me (the late 50s and 60s), you’ll probably remember this old song by Pat Boone: “On a day like today we passed the time away, writing love letters in the sand”. I didn’t write in sand two days ago on the anniversary of my sweetheart’s graduation…
A Daily Epiphany
Last Sunday we celebrated Epiphany – the manifestation of the Lord – when the magi’s eyes were opened to the King of kings. I desire a daily epiphany when my eyes are opened to my King. I post my blog for today. Now I’m in my cozy chair with my throw blanket tossed over my…