A great sense of uneasiness covers me as I begin this note to you this week. In fact, in the middle of a work task, I decided to start. I feel this expression will not be completed in one push, but instead several, in my attempt to get it posted on time for June 3rd, … Continue reading Uneasiness and Grace
Strong legs are tired and aching legs, strong arms hold similar adverbial traits. At the time of this creation my constant work outside of my daily grind require so much of me. Mending entails special consistent treatments, both inside and outside of the home. The pattern is never ending. Yet, if it wasn’t for mending, … Continue reading Interpretations
In my youth, my body and mind always seemed to race in their efforts to catch up with my spirit. This spirit of maturity, sufficiency, and determination, all wound up into what now appeared to be like forage horse hay feeders…say what, you say? 🙂 Let me explain. A now common equine husbandry practice, … Continue reading Expanding LOVE
My doctoral research study is to examine community resilience after a mass shooting. This has been quite the undertaking and I declare that there were moments of the process that really tested my own resilience, patience, and fortitude. The last few days have been proof of this. My friends know of my feelings, and I … Continue reading The Resilient Cheerleader
I’ve received many sweet surprises on this, my birthday week. My special day was enjoyable, and I was able to put aside the work I have in every area of my life to thank God for another year. It is a great experience to know I am loved, liked, and cherished. This week it is … Continue reading Why Love is…
I love this so much I’ve had it for breakfast with eggs, lunch, and dinner. I usually prepare everything the night before. Once done, the stacking process takes about 5 minutes to do. Serves 1 or 2, but can be doubled or tripled Ingredients for layers: 1 small organic butternut squash (baked to soft, cooled, … Continue reading Recipe: Butternut Squash Spinach Lasagna
This salad is one of my favorite in this group. It is bright, light, and oh so, refreshing. I use lemon juice instead of vinegar to maintain the color of the apple and avocado. Make sure to wash the avocado, as well as other vegetables/fruit before cutting begins. Serves 1 or 2. Ingredients: One organic … Continue reading Recipe: Lemon Cut-Up Salad
In the earlier part of this month, of this year, I am supplied with an aging milestone. I’ll be 55! My biggest dilemma now, is whether I’ll be attending church events dedicated to the 55 and older age group 🙂 I am leaning toward “probably not”! This current decision is not based on the idea … Continue reading Oh! The Places…
I pride myself on not being gullible. Yet, there are times when my trusting nature can get the best of me. I just came out from a situation like this. It took me a couple of days to say, no more! It was tough, it was disheartening, and it was daunting. But with God’s guidance, … Continue reading Discerning Cons
My admiration for preachers of old is an element of who I am. One component of myself, I am most intrigued with. I often reflect on my innate ability to adhere to the profound messages of comfort they hold. Messages of hope, grace, miracles, and promises of God. Archaic; yet, beautiful messages as common foundations … Continue reading Take Him at His Word