We found the perfect elf house. Actually, several houses perfect for elves. In Charlevoix, Michigan there are 26 houses built by Earl Young that appear to be perfect for a family of elves. The neighborhood has a sign asking everyone to respect the privacy of these homes. However, across the street from most of the […]
Studying the Tabernacle in the Old Testament the past few months has been such an encouragement to me in my walk with God. Earlier I posted why a Tabernacle and in the elaborate plans that God gave Moses for the Tabernacle – and in the Israelites response – we see how much God desires a […]
As we hear a lot of debate now about whether or not we are/we should be a Christian nation, I would like to share the words of The Rev. Joseph Farnes, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Boise. I think he gives us much to consider. “But let’s ask a question: What would a […]
I wrote a few years ago about a favorite show from my childhood – Gunsmoke. You can check out that post here: Anyone Remember Gunsmoke? My husband and I found a TV channel that has Gunsmoke reruns every day at noon. Several days a week we watch the show while eating lunch. By now most […]
Planning for Christmas For weeks we have been planning for Christmas. Looking for bargains, some even gave up their Thanksgiving evening to fight the crowds on “Black Friday.” Family recipes were pulled out of the drawer, decorations out of the basement or attic. Children were excited as they made out their Christmas wish list. Churches were busy […]
For those of you who have followed my blog for awhile you know how much my husband and I love to play Scrabble. I have referred to it as an addiction. Confessions of a Scrabble Addict! My children say when I die instead of a visitation, they will have a Scrabble tournament. Sounds great to me. […]
Fall always brings memories of this dear man – His birthday was in October — and we always loved his goulash on a rainy, cold fall day! He has been gone 33 years, but I still miss him! Grandma’s Ramblings My daughters “Shadow” and “Giggles” with their beloved Grandpa I remember his big hands. They […]
One story my husband hates for me to tell – but I get such fun out of telling is the Sunday a visitor showed up at church. My husband loved to get out of the office and into the community. He felt just sitting at a desk all week was not the best way to be […]
It has been two years now since I called it a day and retired from my job as an energy specialist for a power company. Often I thought the day would never come – it’s hard to believe it has already been two years now. 10. No more committee meetings. I hated committee meetings – […]
Christmas! What a magical time! We decorate our homes with trees, candles, wreaths. We put out a nativity set and hang up an angel or two. We plan gatherings with family and friends where there will be presents and lots of delicious food to eat. Everything is so neat and tidy – so beautiful. It’s […]
In our daily devotions my husband and I have been reading the book of Exodus. It was interesting to me to see that when the Israelites were delivered from bondage in Egypt God chose to not lead them directly to the land He had promised them. Rather, he led them into the wilderness. When Pharoah […]
As I age, I am battling “Old Man Arthritis.” Some days when I get out of bed I can hardly walk. After a trip to the bathroom and then to the kitchen for my cup of coffee (which my husband always has ready for me), I began to lose some of the stiffness and I am […]
Several years ago my daughter brought me a book of poems and reflections on growing old. When she gave it to me she assured me she did not think I was old – but she thought I would enjoy looking at my mother’s world (since my mother was old). Too quickly the years have passed. […]
Father’s Day. It is always a bittersweet time for me. Growing up I looked up to my father and wanted to be just like him. Then, as a teenager my father left our family and after that my relationship with him was very chaotic. When Father’s Day comes and so many speak of their great […]
