It’s a drizzly, chilly Saturday morning. With only one cup of Folgers down, I am in need of another. But first, let me tell you about a goofy dream. Do you dream after you go to sleep or are you one of those rare people who doesn’t dream or who doesn’t remember them? Anyway, there […]
Jan 26, 2024
The Influence of Women
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It is my belief that women throughout history have had an immense part to play in history. Women have exemplified strength and wisdom. One of my favorite biblical women is Abi, the mother of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah’s father was one of the most wicked kings Judah had ever known. Ahaz brought back the worship of […]
Jan 23, 2024
Three Good Friends
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Myrtle, Minerva, and Maude were three good friends. Each week, they met at one of their houses to share tea, a bite of something sweet, and the latest news. Myrtle was a beautiful hen with red feathers; Minerva was equally lovely in feathers of brown and Maude’s feathers were a gorgeous, snowy white. To be […]
Jan 22, 2024
Rattle of Ice
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Ice rattles on leaves this morning as freezing rain falls. Of all winter weather, this is my least favorite kind. I wonder about the birds. Do they have thickets to hide in? I think a well-placed frozen raindrop on a feathered head just might do it in. There’s no wind. The trees stand stiff and […]
Jan 21, 2024
In the Last Century
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Come with me for a trip into history and delve into a 1921 issue of The Etude, Presser’s Musical Magazine. I’m not sure where I bought this magazine but it’s fascinating because it’s from a much different era of America. Woodrow Wilson was President that year; that is, until March 4 when Warren G. Harding […]
