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
While eating breakfast recently, my eyes suddenly focused on a strange sight. Several customers were clustering around the next table with their phones pointed to an unusual object. The waitress had just placed a large platter of pancakes before the customer. What was going on? A waitress informed us that there is a special deal.… Continue reading Pancake Challenge
Lonely – Need a Friend? Busy day? Overworked? Occasional tear? Maybe need a pair of listening ears? Do any of these phrases strike a chord with your state of mind, as you read this opening thought? I collect bears, umpteen bears, bears of all sizes. There are fifty, ranging in size from a couple of… Continue reading Snuggle Up – Care Bear Days
Hiking in the mountains on a beautiful day is invigorating, but also a bit exhausting for a senior, or even for a thirty-year-old. You drop on a ledge to catch your breath. Sunscreen has been applied to avoid pain upon your return to flat land. Suddenly a mild breeze ruffles your hair, some clouds darken… Continue reading Rainbows – God’s Reminder Note
Do you know someone who is tired, sad, depressed, over-worked, uncertain, in pain, or basically in need of support? Have you ever experienced any of these mental, emotional, or physical dark moments in your life? My guess is that I am not the Lone Ranger who has quietly shed a tear of sadness or disappointment… Continue reading Be An Encourager
My eyes took a second blink. There on the asphalt was a wee dot. Yes, it was Abraham Lincoln staring up at me from the copper spot by my car door. I started to enter the car, but then stopped and bent over. Somehow, I just could not resist the opportunity to capture a penny.… Continue reading A Lonely Penny
Discouraged, depressed, hurting, or just plain lonely? Do you feel like a crocodile is nibbling on your toes? I recently read a stanza of a poem, written by Annie Johnson Flint, which might be helpful. Annie experienced a life of tribulation, pain, and poverty. Her mother died in childbirth when Annie was three, leaving her… Continue reading The “Red Sea” of Your Life
A strange scene caused me to pause, take a second glance, and then chuckle. Right there on the hall couch was a long-eared rabbit, holding knitting needles and a blue scarf. The yarn trailed to the floor, and a cup of coffee rested at her side. Wow! What a bunny! She can knit and sip… Continue reading A Knitting Bunny!
Time: Sunday and two containers of left over tomato sauce from lunch meat loaf. Problem: Need for quick supper. Challenge: Refrig too full – Need to use leftovers. Fun: Create a new soup. Make a bit of white sauce (Guess on amount of butter & flour) and add one chopped green onion to white sauce.… Continue reading Cream of Tomato Soup Creation
Dawn was breaking as I stumbled out of bed. Where was I? Why was I so tired? Why were there bits of sad memories running around in my head? Stretching a bit and clicking on my brain, reality returned. We had just spent our first evening in a new apartment. For forty-four years the sun… Continue reading Welcome to the New Neighborhood
Kathryn Ransom 