Tag: Christianity
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Be Who You Are
We have a strong, dramatic streak that runs through our family. Not everyone is in theater, but many of us know how to “bring it” when we want to get a response from others or just feel like being momentary drama kings or queens. I’ll own that streak. Mom used to call me Sarah Bernhardt;…
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Gator Gazing
With my little sister in town, we decided to brave Orlando Wetlands for a walk and a little gator gazing. From a distance. It was a cold day, so I knew the alligators would be out sunning themselves because their cold-blooded bodies don’t naturally heat up like ours. This was my sister’s third time in…
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I Wasn’t Made For This
This isn’t Florida. It isn’t home. We recently were in Indiana for the memorial of a dear friend, and the morning we were to leave, we found snow had joyfully covered the ground during the night. Without asking if it was convenient for those who don’t drive in snow and ice. Without considering if said…
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If It’s Broken…
I’ve heard so many people comment, “They don’t make houses the way they used to.” Looking at the demise of our current bathroom, I’d have to agree. We’ve lived in our home for thirty years, and for the past eight years, we’ve been unable to use our bathtub because the drain didn’t work and the…
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When You’re Up A Tree
The cousin community is always an enjoyable experience. When they were here recently, we did a few field trips to entertain them and the adults, which didn’t require money or a long car ride. Just a willingness to be outside and explore. Tree climbing has been a favored activity since I was a kid. My…
Tip of My Iceberg 