Have you ever watched a bee gathering pollen? If you have, you know where the old saying, “Busy as a bee” comes from. The bumblebees I tried to photograph yesterday afternoon were not cooperative. They couldn’t be still for two seconds. But who am I to complain? They weren’t combative either. Their minds were centered […]
That’s Just Childish!
Most of us wear lots of hats during our lifetime as have I. But the three I’ve valued most are Mom, Mem, Teacher. The reason? The children who were/are in my care. They are the most important part of my life. Long ago when I studied geography in grade school, I remember reading about the […]
They That Be For Us
A friend and I were visiting yesterday. She was feeling discouraged and sad because of some things over which she had no control. She was worried but she is a Christian and was reminding herself that God knows all about her troubles. We all feel overwhelmed sometimes and have no idea which way to turn […]
The Benefits of Worry
I have a tendency to worry too much. Now, worrying has never done me a bit of good but as my son said, if I didn’t have anything to worry about, I’d think of something. So really, the title of this post is misleading. There are no benefits of worrying. Or have I missed something? […]
Formula for Success
“My tongue is the pen of a ready writer” (Psalm 45:1). Writing–the thing I love best, not to be compared with the people I love best, much more than writing, but it is the occupation, the activity, the fire that burns within. So my pen is certainly ready and so are the words for my […]
The Peace of a New Day
The whistle of the train is part of this early morning before the sun comes up. It is a reassuring sound, a confirmation that schedules are kept and business is going on as planned. Early bird robins sing praises to springtime and a mourning dove joins in. Night is giving way to the dawn and […]

