I’m sitting here, looking at my calendar for the month of April and realize why I’m tired. I thought March was busy, but April’s activities were a very different sort. This is not a Six on Saturday blog today, but I’m throwing in some garden pictures with paragraphs that have nothing to do with the … Continue reading April 30, 2024: Where Did the Month Go?
After the “bright blue weather” of October, we’ve entered the grey days of November. And it’s glorious! I planted some pansies and other things a couple of weeks ago, but the dirt was so dry I had to fill each little hole with water and let it perk through to soak the thirsty soil. We’ve … Continue reading Grey Day
In that liminal state between wake and sleep, my rambling thoughts bounce around like a pinball. I try to recall the dream I just had. I wonder what time it is. A worry-thought intrudes. I think about something that happened yesterday. I think about this day to come. I think about the grocery list. People … Continue reading Before My Feet Touch the Floor
Today’s Twitter post was: “We would be so much better off if folks would just go ahead and admit we don’t always have it all together. Some days are better than others. Some aren’t. This too shall pass.” I wrote that because some people just can’t seem to admit their mistakes, defects, and weaknesses. It’s … Continue reading Jump Off that Pedestal
For over fifty years, I have spent a lot of my life in service to the Lord. I’m rather proud of my efforts and accomplishments. And therein lies the problem. I’m at a stage where I’m not as active as I used to be for various reasons. After all, I’m knocking on Seventy’s door. But … Continue reading Parts of My Life
The summer of 1969 was a year of great upheaval in the world. Most teenagers I knew were pretty oblivious to national and world events. I turned sixteen in February, and like my friends, my self-centered focus was on going places to do fun things. And yet, the world screamed for attention. Richard Nixon became … Continue reading “A Magnificent Desolation”
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little." And he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." -Luke 7: 47-48 One of my long-time friends was laid to rest last week. It's still hard to believe she's gone because her death … Continue reading She Loved Much
Dottie Lovelady Rogers 