The Titanic holds a fascination for many people. It was supposed to be unsinkable but it didn’t complete its maiden voyage. I’ve never seen the movie, nor do I plan to. It’s like reading a book where you already know how it ends and it ends in tragedy. There’ve been lots of speculation about its […]
Jun 19, 2023
Saying Good Morning to an Early Spring Day
By · Leave a Comment
What is there about an early spring morning before the sun comes up, when the grass is soggy with yesterday’s rain? The air is hushed and listening for the robin’s song and the dove’s call to announce a new beginning. Leaves are still except when the whisper of a breeze stirs them. The wonder of […]
Jun 18, 2023
A Man You Can Count On
By · 2 Comments
I talked to my older brother last night and wished him a Happy Father’s Day. He thanked me and said, “Well, it’s not as important as Mother’s Day.” I disagreed and told him I thought it was very important. Moms and Dads each have a God-given responsibility and privilege in the life of a healthy […]
Jun 17, 2023
Irreplaceable Man of the House
By · Leave a Comment
Joseph must have been a good man, but beyond that, God chose him to be the perfect earthly father for Jesus. Joseph was protective of Mary and her Son. He could have divorced her or “put her away privately” when she told him she was pregnant, but he did neither because he loved Mary. Scripture […]
Jun 15, 2023
Red Shamrocks and Courage
By · Leave a Comment
It lay there, scattered on the ground. Shattered red leaves were strewn across the dirt and all that was left was a tangle of roots with one or two drooping leaves still hanging on. I carefully dug it out, put it in a pot, and carried it into the kitchen. Now, it rests on the […]
Jun 14, 2023
The Cat Who Helped Make History
By · Leave a Comment
This is Flag Day. In honor of that, I reprint my story about Tempest, the cat who helped make history. Star Spangled Cat By Blanche Day Manos “What?” I screeched. “Go to sea? Are you crazy?” Every one of my gray and white hairs stood straight up. Reggie laughed. “You look like a bottle […]
