On a recent trip to Ludington, Michigan I saw some interesting signs along the way. from a restaurant: “Our fish come from the best schools.” from an ice cream parlor: “This is a happy place…if you are crabby, go home.” from the trail to the Big Sable Lighthouse at the life saving station: “Be prepared […]
Hard to believe that it has been less than 100 years since women were granted the right to vote. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, granting women the full rights of citizenship. What is ironic is that four years before women were granted the right to vote, a woman […]
This week I took a short trip with my youngest daughter flying from Michigan to North Carolina to see a granddaughter graduate from college. What a great time I had not only seeing this granddaughter graduate, but also seeing my oldest daughter and all of her family. For my daughter and I it was a […]
This was a question asked at a recent Bible study I attended. Sitting at a table with eight other women, we went around our table, each woman sharing how prayer did or did not play a role in her family as a child. As I shared my story of the very important part prayer played, I […]
Reading this week in Matthew the parable Jesus told of workers and their pay. He tells of the owner of a vineyard who goes out to find workers to harvest his crops. Apparently, there were men who had no permanent job and would gather in town hoping for someone to give them work for the […]
A fun trip this week to Lowell, Michigan. Founded as a trading post in 1831 by Daniel Marsac on the Grand River, in 1851 when a post office was established it was named Lowell after the township. Located about 20 miles from Grand Rapids, this small town has a six-block downtown with antique stores, art […]
My computer of almost nine years is about to die on me I think. It is getting slower and slower. I purchased it when I retired and never thought it would last this long. Today I began saving files, pictures and other documents on the computer to flash drives so I will not lose everything […]
Today is the third week I have not been able to make it to church. Two weeks ago I was in too much pain to go. Last week we were all snowed in and church was cancelled. Today I am suffering again from pain. Feeling a little down – I miss my church family, I […]
Nike created a tennis shoe they called “The Extra Mile” and their ad campaign said: We take the extra steps to chase something bigger. Even better…we go the extra mile. However, Nike was not the first one to share the idea of going the extra mile. While Nike was suggesting we get out there and […]
Though he was God, He did not think equality with God as something to cling to: Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared, in human form, He humbled Himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s […]
One of the favorite places I ever visited on our road trips is St. Simons Island. If I won the lottery (which I don’t play) I would have a home there. It is not only beautiful with the old oak trees and Spanish moss, but full of history. One of the attractions there is the […]
I’m still laughing today! All my married life my husband has teased me about my “southern twang.” There are many words that I clearly do not say correctly – that is – if your standard is the “General American” accent. Brendan Houdek, a Speech Coaching Associate at New York Speech Coaching and the Head of […]
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago my oldest daughter bought me a small porcelain doll – a little clown. All through my treatment the little doll sat on my desk at work smiling at me and encouraging me that I was going to make it through this tough time. As […]
Posted on November 27, 2017 by Grandma’s Ramblings This writer’s little girl understands better than most the true story of Jesus coming to earth. This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Grandma’s Ramblings. Bookmark the permalink.
