I have a batch of bread rising on the counter. I love to make fresh bread for our family. I love the smell of bread baking, and the taste of warm, fresh bread. My men argue over the end, or the heel. I grew up eating bread my mother baked; in fact, I remember mixing … Continue reading Bread
I’m exhausted and want to be sleeping. Instead, I sit here watching late night television and my sleeping granddaughter. I care for her some nights while her daddy works. Though I’d like to be in bed, I sit here waiting—because I love her and her dad. In the past few weeks I have spent time … Continue reading Grandchildren
Happiness is a Matter of Attitude.
As I edit and prepare to publish my book, Remembering Eve, I find myself thinking of Eve’s life. It could not have been easy to live alone on this earth. I often wondered how she gave birth the first time, alone with Adam. Writing the book answered that question for me. Other issues they faced … Continue reading Our Time: Different from Eve’s?
Parades, fireworks, barbeques, and fun are common activities on the Fourth of July. It’s a great summer holiday. Time to forget work, time to play. But, did you remember the real reason for the celebration? Men and women determined to free themselves from the political control of a king who lived across the Atlantic. Distance … Continue reading Freedom, Rights, and Responsibilities
“The past of each of us is now inflexible. We need to concentrate on what has been called “the holy present,” for now is sacred; we never really live in the future. The holy gift of life always takes the form of now. Besides, God asks us now to give up only those things which, … Continue reading The Present is the Place to Live
Rain! Some of us get it. Some of us don’t. In the west we seem to be among the “don’t” crowd. We had to drive 300 miles to find rain. We in southern Nevada seem to have missed out on all the moisture over the last year. We had 0.08” this year, no snow, just … Continue reading Rain, or the Lack Thereof
This week the news reported that the FBI arrested many men and women across America and freed children who had been enslaved and used in the sex trade—for pornographic movies and as prostitutes. No. This is not other, foreign countries, this is America. To what depths have we sunk? Our children sold or stolen to … Continue reading Our Children Sex Slaves?
We never know which moment will be our last. It could be this one, or any one of the next hundred years. Honor comes from standing tall, living each moment strong, as though it is your last. All the while, we must plan for life to continue. I remember the days my sweetheart had responsibility … Continue reading Live Honorably and Plan for the Future
What a day today is! Father’s Day and the anniversary of my marriage to my sweetheart. Two great days in one! I have a father who is especially wonderful. He makes it a point to see the beauties of the world wherever he is. He sees beauty on an icy glacier and in the midst … Continue reading What a Day This Is!