Fairy Spa Frog
My white knight gifted me with a half-day at the spa for our 26th wedding anniversary. Yesterday was my day to ride in the white horseless carriage (AKA 2002 minivan) to the midday delight.
The Man in the Mirror
July 4, 2024 by admin
Filed under Life Topics
With the recent death of Michael Jackson there has been a resurgence of his music on the radio, downloaded on iTunes and yes, even playing on MTV. It’s been total MJ madness! In my lifetime, I can’t remember such media frenzy take over the world—ever.
Running on Empty
We don't like running on empty, do we? And yet, sometimes that's exactly where God wants us to be, because that's when He can show Himself for who He really is.
Blackberry Patch
June 30, 2024 by admin
Filed under Personal Growth
One of the hidden benefits of buying our home was discovering we owned the woods behind our fenced backyard. My husband is clearing out the brush to create various paths. One thing he isn't clearing out is the wild blackberry brambles. During this entire process we've eagerly watched the blackberries mature and ripen. First we saw the blossoms, then the fruit appeared, and now the mature fruit is ready to be picked. But one thing I noticed in this maturation process was that the blackberries didn't all mature at the same rate. Some berries ripen slower than others. Some of the fruit is smaller than others. Worst of all, some fruit never ripens, but dies on the vine before it ever matures into a plump, juicy, flavorful berry.
I Cannot Do It All
I cannot do it all! Why do I keep trying? I found myself down in the dumps, wanting to change all kinds of things in my life (exercise more, cook healthier, get up earlier, be more consistent with my children, really make time for my husband), but I was completely low on the energy to change anything.
