Author: daylerogers
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Let It Snow, Let It Snow–Enough Already!
I had the chance to go to Boston for a work project with the added benefit of visiting my daughter and son-in-law. During a blizzard. I’ve not spent much time in Boston. Only one other time, really. And it was warm. Got to see a few of the historic sites. Not now. This Florida gal…
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Keeping Pace With God–Guest Post
My friend, Gina, has a wonderful sense of humor and a deep appreciation for how the every-day experiences are life lessons that lead to growth. She’s a gifted writer and speaker. I hope you enjoy her thoughts as much as I do. Our dog Scout begins her daily exercise like her tail’s on fire. We’ve…
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Could You Please Say That Again? Differently?
In a perfect world–well, in my perfect world–people would always understand each other. No matter what language is used. I’m a mono-lingual American. One of those. I want to understand what others are saying. Or what emotion they choose to do it in. (Can you imagine emoticons popping from our mouths like so much spit?)…
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A Glimpse of Light–With Smiles
I’ve thought I knew a lot about Africa. Studied it in geography. Read about it in the papers. Heard stories from people who had been there. I could find it on a map. Nothing could prepare me for what I saw when I deplaned in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. (It took me a…
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The Surprises Keep On Comin’
There’s a reason Christmas comes only once a year. Yes, it’s all about the birth of Jesus. It’s a celebration of hope promised, joy anticipated. But aside from that, as a child, can you imagine being that surprised and awed over and over again? Day after day? It would be exhausting. (Crabbiness and whining would…