Tag: generosity
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Stinginess Doesn’t Pay
They were coming. We had to prepare. Our oldest grandson is coming home for spring break–and he’s bringing thirteen of his closest friends with him. When you go to school in northern Indiana, the warmth of Florida in March is inviting. We’re thrilled to have them come; our home was built to house our six…
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To Create Or Not To Create
I’m not, by gifting, a crafty person. As in making crafts, not the indirect, deceitful kind. Though I do have my days. Creating with friends, however, is another story. Our group from work had a bonding time one afternoon when we spent time making boards, trays, and a variety of other things out of wood.…
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Gratitude Grows With Great Effort
“What do you say, Cal?” The little guy gazed up at his Papa, a popsicle in his hand, and grinned with a little blue and green around the mouth. “Thanks, Papa.” Popsicle in place, he turned back to his cousins, his attention on a game, the words of gratitude said in obedience and quickly forgotten.…
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Hunger Is For More Than Food
We have the incredible privilege of watching the broad stroke of life behind our home. Birds in the air and pond, animals, all making a place for themselves in our local ecosystem. There are certain expectations of the different species that populate our yard. The ducks swim, dipping their heads under water to snack on…
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Puttin’ On My Happy Face–Or Not
Nineteen-year-olds are full of life, ambition and possibilities. For the most part. My nineteen-year-old is on her last legs. She’s not wearing her age well, though she looks presentable. Her life is ebbing, and possibilities are the least of her concerns. This would be concerning if I spoke of a person. It’s my car. We’ve…
Tip of My Iceberg 