Probably in the late 60’s the Arts Council had a day of performance by the Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL. Seth Leary, a sixth grader, had just finished reading aloud his short story. As reading coordinator for the school district, I had the privilege of interviewing him while tv cameras rolled. Recently I received… Continue reading History in the Making
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
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
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!
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
Eighty-five and time for life changes. Forty-two plus years living on the lake and now we “two fools”, on April Fool's Day, are planning to move into senior independent living accommodations. What would you do to prepare? Throw tax records from 1958, first year as a teacher? Keep pictures representative of your life? Adjust your… Continue reading Life Changes – Try and Keep UP
Another puzzle is completed. The Tiger is Captured after 1000 pieces finally blended. I limited my involvement to about 152 pieces. I did not want to deprive Mary Anne of the thrill of locating the additional 948 small bits of cardboard. The shades of brown, gold, and white, with a tiny bit of blue, made… Continue reading Tiger Captured
I thought folk might like to see a guest at our Thanksgiving dinner a few days ago. She slipped in without us inviting her, but did not eat much, just the pumpkin pie. As I think about a surprise guest, I am reminded that Christ is always (or should be) at our table. I wonder… Continue reading Special Guests
Miracles do happen and finally, I THINK, I am back and able to chat with everyone. First, for those who have not heard, I had open heart surgery on June 30, 2020. (Triple bypass and aortic valve replacement). Rehab is over and I think I am doing ever so well. The Lord is so gracious,… Continue reading Heart Restoration – Should I consider writing an “Open Heart Help Book?”
Good morning. Four deer nibbling grass in our partially snow-covered lawn as a went out for the paper. Beautiful creatures of God. I want to take a few moments to reflect on a past Sunday. Mixed weather, from 30 degrees in Springfield Sunday to 55 in St. Louis in the afternoon. Throughout the day, as… Continue reading He is With Me…
Kathryn Ransom 