On the way home from lunch today I noticed a visitor at my neighbor’s front door. He was patiently waiting, looking as though he had just rung the doorbell while waiting to be invited in. The strange thing about this scene was that the visitor was a turkey. Yes, a...
The Annoyed Older Brother
Our older dog hates Denver. Ok, I’ll put it out there and call him by name - “Blackie.” Let me begin with a disclaimer. I love him, but I don’t like his name. His name was left to the discretion of our youngest son, who being from another country, had a limited...
Leaving a Mark
As I prepare to write, I stand amazed at how quickly and thoroughly our new puppy has impact wherever he goes. In about ten seconds time he has chewed a box, tried to pull out the computer wire, chomped on the trashcan, brought out a towel, carried papers away and...
Up Close and Personal
I’m finally holding our fluffy furball…and I’m “in love”. We now have our new puppy “in person”. We’ve anticipated this new adventure for a while. The little guy is now no longer an idea or a plan. Though I had received internet pictures and a bit of information...
Denver’s Coming!
Tomorrow is a big day. Yes, Denver is coming to town for a big playoff football game against the New England Patriots. I'll have my jersey on, but that's not what I'm talking about. (In fact, it will be cold tomorrow... I must layer...I plan to wear my Patriots...
Oh my! What did I get myself into?!
Have you ever been faced with a decision you made....and later thought - "What in the world was I thinking?!" Last night, as I gathered a travel crate, blanket and puppy collar for packing, I felt a bit of fear and trepidation. In fact, I felt more than a "bit". ...
Clarence’s Shoebox
Today, during our staff meeting, we had an opportunity to share our appreciation for a dear sister, Laura Webster. It was Laura’s birthday….and a big one. An elder’s wife, she is a beautiful woman, inside and out. As her strong and burly husband, Clarence, shared...
Telling Brady About Denver
After our women’s workshop Sunday I joined my husband, Wyndham, at our son’s house to watch the end of the Pittsburgh-Denver playoff game. I’m not gonna’ lie...as a University of Florida alumni, I’m a Tim Tebow fan. However, I’m still loyal to my New England...
The Power of Music
Have you ever thought about how different a movie would be without a soundtrack? Watching the scenes, without musical accompaniment, would be sort of like eating food without flavor. I truly enjoy great soundtracks, however I’ve had to train my ear to hear them...
What’s Your Caption?
I happened upon this picture a few minutes ago. My granddaughter is having fun hiding behind a glass pulpit. I thought this photo communicated a lot with just a few words. If I were put my face here....would the words shown "'to' God Be the Glory" reflect my life? ...
Erasing “Not Possible”
Often, during times when I visited Eastern Europe on business, I brought with me a plethora of tasks that needed to be accomplished. I met with many different people to begin the process of various undertakings such as the summer HOPE Youth Corps, the home for...
Conquering the Black Jeans
I have a job to complete. I’m sitting at my kitchen counter with my “Hello Kitty” sewing machine… hemming some black jeans. (Yes, I use a “Hello Kitty” sewing machine. It is simple enough for me to use, and I figured that I could teach my grandkids to sew with...