On a recent visit to a lovely urban park, filled with dozens of bronze statues, I saw this artificial creek, used as a setting for one of the art pieces. Varying sizes of rocks are placed to show the meandering pattern of a stream. It ended in an area of lush grass that I, unfortunately … Continue reading Dry Creek Beds
Life Maintenence
Grief is Hard Work
We try to avoid grief. It’s uncomfortable – painful. We try to jump to relief and normalcy too quickly, before grief has done its work within us. And make no mistake, grief is work. It is a process that should not be medicated away or otherwise circumvented. It is normal, but it is exhausting. Usually … Continue reading Grief is Hard Work
Trouble Sleeping?
Several recent conversations have made me think about sleep. It’s right up there with necessities like air, water, and food. It’s a big part of the rhythm of daily life for every living creature on God’s earth. Our health, both physical and mental, depends on the rejuvenating properties of a night of restful sleep. And … Continue reading Trouble Sleeping?
Back to the Garden
“And we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” (Woodstock by Joni Mitchell, recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young) That’s what I need to do – get back to the garden and pull some weeds. The recent rain has refreshed everything, and the weeds are taking full advantage of it. It’s a wild … Continue reading Back to the Garden
Don’t let the face fool you.
Once upon a time, we had a perfect dog. Well, she was pretty close to perfect. When she died, we grieved that loss for quite some time. Then a couple of years ago, we decided it was time to bring another furry companion into our home. Enter Shep. We got him from a breeder of … Continue reading Don’t let the face fool you.
The Transient Nature of Life
Almost nothing lasts forever. Wood rots. Metal rusts. Flowers fade. Fences fall. Buildings crumble. Pets die. So do people. Such is the nature of life in this world. We wish it were not so. I could whine about all the things around our house that have worn out and need to be replaced. Thirty years … Continue reading The Transient Nature of Life
What’s Your Morning Playlist?
I usually like my mornings to be quiet, but some days I need some music. Here are a few of my favorites with a morning theme for early activity. “Lovely Day” - Bill Withers“10,000 Reasons” – Matt Redman“Good Day Sunshine” – The Beatles“Good Morning” – Mandisa and Toby Mac“When the Red, Red Robin Comes…” – … Continue reading What’s Your Morning Playlist?
Dottie Lovelady Rogers 