Why Keep Reading?

Why Keep Reading?

When you’ve started a book series, why do you keep reading? Is it the main character? Do you keep reading for the action, to see what’s going to happen next? I’m reading a series, have just finished the tenth book, so it seems I enjoy the writing. Right? But, why? Usually, it’s the characters who […]

Aftermath

Aftermath

There seems to be a let-down feeling after a holiday, at least, that’s the way it seems to me. This morning is chilly, temp in low forties, and Easter has come and gone. The trees, however, wear gowns of light green, grass is green, and birds are busy. So, no matter the feeling, spring is […]

A Friday That Changed the World

I’ve often wondered why the Friday before Easter is called “Good”. Perhaps it is because it was good for mankind that God’s plan of Salvation was completed as Christ died on the cross that day. But in actuality it was a most horrific day, a day of intense suffering by One who was absolutely without […]

A Shabby Old Book

A Shabby Old Book

I have a shabby old address book that is a real treasure. It has reason to look as tattered as it does. It’s on its way to becoming an antique. And, like any antique, the value is enhanced by the provenance. This  book’s provenance has more to do with life experience  than its origin. My […]

Day’s End

Day’s End

Those Were the Days

Yesterday, just a chance remark when my brother and I were talking led me to think of olden days and dig out a little blue plastic box. In that box, I had stuck a few things from my much, much younger days. It was a fun, light-hearted journey as I remembered putting them there. There […]