Is there anything more peaceful than a sun-dappled back yard on a quiet Sunday morning? With all the turmoil going on in my own country and around the world, I realize how very fortunate and blessed I am to be able to sit on my deck and revel in the peace of the Lord’s Day. […]
Aug 16, 2014
Platters from the Past
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I have a special feeling for platters–no, not the 1950s singing group, although I enjoyed their music, nor even new platters, but platters from the past, the older, the better. I have a few of them, have had them for years. Some I probably inherited; some, I bought at flea markets or antique shops. My […]
Aug 15, 2014
Alarum Bells
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Last evening, I sat on my deck and enjoyed the peace and stillness of a lovely summer night. And I thought of others, Christians around the world, who don’t have any peace at all. Yesterday, I had three nice meals and I hope to do so again today; then, I thought of others, Christians around the […]
Aug 14, 2014
Writers are Wanderers
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It is really neat to have Janet as the newest cozy critter. She read one of her articles to us yesterday. It was thought-provoking and insightful, the kind of piece that makes a person think about what they know and what they only think they know. Jane read a delightful poem to us. Jane has […]
Aug 13, 2014
Dog Days of Summer
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This period of time is traditionally referred to as the dog days of summer. May I say that every summer should be like this one! The temperature is not quite fifty-eight degrees this morning. Blue skies, low humidity, and delightful weather smile down on us. Some dogs, who cannot defend themselves against being associated with what are […]
Aug 12, 2014
Life and Lighthouses
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A day that went largely unnoticed last week was National Lighthouse Day. It was a day set aside to think about the importance of lighthouses in maritime history. I’ve always been fascinated by these structures; who wouldn’t be? You won’t find lighthouses in calm waters or tucked securely away from the danger of storms. Lighthouses […]
