Summer Cat

A cat knows how to make the most of any season and, in particular, summer.

Whistling

Whistling! I never hear anyone whistling a tune any more. Do you? I used to whistle a lot. But, as the years increased, my ability to whistle decreased.  My grandpa used to whistle as he went to the barn to milk his cows each morning. In the darkness of early morning, with a hard day’s […]

With Heavy Heart

My heart is heavy this morning with the news of so many deaths in Texas caused by a tremendous flash flood on the Guadalupe River. The search goes on for missing people, for the little girls from the Christian camp who haven’t been located yet. Pictures of the flood show an angry, brown river, rushing […]

How Firm a Foundation

If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? —Psalm 11:3 Before a builder builds a house, he pours a foundation. If the foundation is not solid, the house has problems. Sometimes, a foundation is firm to begin with, but, through the years, things happen. Water can seep in, causing cracks. A too dry climate […]

A July Sky

Ne’er Trust a July Sky. Why? Probably because a day that starts sunny could cloud up and be a rainy day within a short time. Planning a picnic? Good, but bring an umbrella just in case. July. Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends. It’s a good day to remember heritage and country and […]

Typical June Morning

A squirrel is chasing another squirrel down the maple tree. Wait! Make that three squirrels, or, good night! I think it’s four. If there’s one thing I have in abundance, it’s squirrels. They are cute and playful. They also dig up my flowers, eat the sunflower seeds meant for the birds, and are a general […]