Recently while traveling in Zimbabwe, Africa during their winter season, our travel group spotted this beast as he approached our jungle vehicle. My heart flipped a bit. Would this approximately 2,500 pound creature continue to march toward us, or would we frighten him into altering his path? Would he be a friend, foe, or maybe… Continue reading Black Rhinoceros: Friend or Foe?
June found Kathryn in Africa. After a long flight from Chicago - Newark - Johannesburg, our weary bodies put our feet on African soil on June 1, 2024. Anticipation was keen as I love the jungle. We were traveling with an Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) group and knew that many wonderful adventures were planned. Camera… Continue reading Meet Some New Friends
Grabbing the Apple noise maker on my bed, I shudder and grumble. The irritating sound ceases as I wondered how could it be time to hop out from under the covers and begin the day’s jammed schedule? But yes, the time was 6:30 a.m. and my car just automatically starts purring about 7:40, calling me… Continue reading Shower Curtain Silence
Recently our Sunday morning Bible class was studying the passage from Mark 4:35-41. Perhaps you remember that Jesus had spent the day teaching the crowds, while using some wonderful parables to stimulate their thinking. When evening came, he requested that the disciples take him for a boat ride to the other side of the lake.… Continue reading Fatigue and/or Fear
Bugs, bugs, bugs. Bugs everywhere. In the air, on the trees, under the leaves, and even in some homes. Funny looking flying creatures, generally with red eyes, but at least one rare, wee, squealing nuisance was found with blue peepers at the arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. News headlines announced their arrival after life in the… Continue reading They Are Here – Just as Promised
About two years ago this beast and I had an encounter. For a few moments, I smiled again as I remembered that moment. Our fuzzy friend was standing quietly in the front yard of Lewis Memorial Village (Senior Living Center, Springfield, IL). The camel was “visiting” the residents that day. They could come outside and… Continue reading Share a Bagel
Occasionally my brain thinks being an octopus would be just what I need. I know! I know! I’m just a crazy, senior citizen with weird ideas, but . . . Stop and think. Have there been times when having more than a pair of hands would have saved the day? Remember the challenge of trying… Continue reading Helping Hands
It truly does not seem like Valentine Day and Good Friday were just literally around the corner. Some of our readers have been fasting and eating carefully during the time when we particularly remember the resurrection of our Savior. Just remember, my friends, each time we partake of the Lord’s Supper we are also remembering… Continue reading Kool-Aid Challenge
February 14 and one word pops into our mind, HEARTS. Each of us relates and responds in unique ways to Valentine Day. Carnations, cards, candy, dinner out, or perhaps an extra hug or kiss. This morning, I slipped into the kitchen and shortly a new creation for me was ready to pop into the skillet.… Continue reading Day of the Heart
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord, my soul to take. Childhood memories are few and far between for this grey-haired author. We never lived near relatives. Our family moved frequently until I was about seven… Continue reading Wake Up Your Prayer Life
Kathryn Ransom 