“Are you spoiled?” she asked. The context was the fact that I got to board the airplane before she did—I had “Sky” on my ticket and she had Zone 3. I laughed it off and denied it but it has stuck with me for a Continue reading →
Small Gestures – Big Impact
If you hadn’t already guessed I am a huge fan of doing things for others. It is part of my DNA thanks to my parents. Not everyone has this in their makeup but I am ever so grateful that it is one of my gifts. Continue reading →
Unexpected Inspiration
Inspiration can be found in some of the most unexpected places. On a recent hike on the Perry N. Rudnick Nature and Public Art Trail in Hendersonville, North Carolina, I discovered a carefully sheltered spot of inspiration. Tucked away from the elements, posted on the Continue reading →
The Perfect Year
It has not been the perfect year for most of us, has it? That is why when I found this little clipping in my mom’s stuff when I was looking through some of her notebooks I had to snap a picture of it and and Continue reading →
The Abundant Life
Abundant. According to Dictionary.com the meaning of this word is as follows: present in great quantity; more than adequate; oversufficient: an abundant supply of water. 2.well supplied with something; abounding: a river abundant in salmon. richly supplied, as with resources: an abundant land. I have been in a contemplative Continue reading →
Take Heart – Be Encouraged – Live Life
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to us all. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure Continue reading →
Pass It On
I ventured out yesterday. Honestly I have gone out very little since March. I can count on one hand the number of visits I have made inside a store. I have several reasons that I am limiting my trips to retail establishments. Everyone I know Continue reading →
Use What You Have
I took this picture on our morning walk the other day. One of the good things that has come out of this pandemic is that Chris is home more and that we have started a more regular habit of walking. Sometimes we walk trails, sometimes Continue reading →
What A Difference A Rain Chain Makes
Rain chain, you say? What the heck is a rain chain? Rain chains are decorative alternatives to the normal rain gutter downspouts. There are so many options out there and we have talked about getting some for the back deck for years. We have always Continue reading →