The little chapel was empty yesterday, so I slipped in, walked to the old upright piano at the front of the room and sat down on the bench. Putting my hands on the keys, I played On Jordan’s Stormy Banks. It’s an old hymn, not sung any more but very much a part of church […]
May 17, 2015
The Joy of My Heart
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God keeps me busy with the joy of my heart, so says King Solomon in the Book of Ecclesiastes. Have you ever thought about that? What do you love most in this world? Are your thoughts and your hands busy with whatever that is? God gives gifts, to this one a certain gift,to another person, […]
May 16, 2015
Tired and Tumbledown
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As I drive along the highways, sometimes I pass a house that was abandoned long ago. It would look pretty good if somebody took a hand and my fingers itch to buy it, re-furbish it, make it stand proud and solid once again. Just daydreaming, you know, because for a few seconds I see it outside my […]
May 15, 2015
A Smattering
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Ah yes, deep, philosophical, plumbing-the-depths thoughts and soul-searching questions this morning as I sip my first cup of Folgers and look out at a dark, wet world. Why is it that the white clover blooms remind me of a miniature field of cotton against the deep green grass? And, how high will my lawn grow […]
May 14, 2015
Cozy Critter Friends
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A cold rain is falling this morning but I am reminded that a warm circle of friends can brighten the darkest day. Sometimes I marvel at how the Lord brought us Cozy Critters together to have a good time giggling and reading and critiquing and sharing insights into what makes a fascinating book, article, or poem. Along the way, our […]
May 13, 2015
Books! Seniors! Fun!
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The residents sat in comfortable chairs along the wall of the library. I sat in a comfortable chair facing them. Yesterday, I did a book presentation at The Homestyle Assisted Living Center. It was fun! I’ve never had a more attentive, courteous audience. And I’ve never had more fun talking about Darcy and Flora. People […]
