Tag Archives: life

Out with the old

There is something about music, coffee in a mug, a day off after the holiday’s that is so rich. The weeks filled with family, friends, reflections, and memories somehow ground us in the tradition of life. The year close seems to always be defined with separation of the successes, struggles and failures. It is hard toContinue reading “Out with the old”

For Unto You…A Child

  Each year when I get a card from this special friend, I am drawn to post in on my blog. I am sure it is a result of fond memories of this friend and the long lasting impact she has had on my heart. This card is an original painting reminding us of theContinue reading “For Unto You…A Child”

Think, plan, do, then repeat

November has become on of my favorite month for many reasons. It tends to be the month of giving thanks for the many things in life. Some of that gratefulness originates from the people in your life yet other comes from the grace of God. Without question, November is a time to reflect and giveContinue reading “Think, plan, do, then repeat”

Extra crunch-42 word micro story

Vacations are the perfect time to indulge life. Soak up moments  with family and friends creating a lifetime of unforgettable memories. If you are not careful it can become routine when your focus is on perfection. Eat ice cream with extra crunch.

3 Wishes

All the dishes are washed and food put away. The turkey soup simmered on the stove in anticipation of being combined with the noodles. On the window ledge above the sink, was the most important tradition of the celebration of giving thanks. The wishbone was there perfectly dried, awaiting two people to engage in theContinue reading “3 Wishes”

In Everything

Father God, thank you for this day of Thanksgiving. We are grateful for the undying grace that you shine over our lives. Father thank you for the time we are about to share today with our family and friends. Diane and I behold the moments when our home is filled with those closest to usContinue reading “In Everything”

Inheritance

It is hard to imagine a year without taking the time to be thankful for our life. On the eve of Thanksgiving Day, complete with cuts, scrapes and discolored fingertips from a day of chopping, I am full. You might be thinking how is that possible because you haven’t cooked the turkey yet? Chopping for 3Continue reading “Inheritance”

One more time

The other day a photographer came to interview me for a story they are doing in a local newspaper.  I am not exactly a fan of having my picture taken and this photographer must have sensed my anxiousness. He was a really nice man, born and raised in the city. He was chatting me upContinue reading “One more time”

Street lamp

Turn on the television to watch 7 minutes of the local news. Pick up a news paper, scroll the feed and you see it. Turn on the radio, read a tweet and it is there. Listen at the water cooler or in line at Starbucks the chatter fills your ears. It is at the lineContinue reading “Street lamp”