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
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
Recently I had some fun with a little survey/quiz sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. The participant was to select the best choice of three to six options on six questions. Following your response, you were provided immediate feedback as to which of several Iconic Winter Animals you have similar characteristics. How could an inquisitive… Continue reading What Iconic Winter Animal ‘R’ You?
Bears bounced into my life on day one of my existence. According to family, Uncle Justin strolled into the Portland, Oregon hospital, carrying his gift for the first grandchild in the life of his parents. This small bear began his journey early, as my father’s work took him around the country continually, and bear and… Continue reading Messages from the Bears
Sounds of planes, bombs, sirens, and tears fill the news each evening. Hospitals are overflowing with injured. Hundreds of displaced families attempt to find safe locations in which to drop their meager belongings and feed their children. War is terrible. Will there ever be PEACE throughout our world? During a recent trip down the Danube… Continue reading Lessons from Chicken Paprikash
Kathryn Ransom 