Tag: God
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We’re Back!
I am not now, nor have I ever been, a gardener. Working in the yard is one of those necessary activities that keeps the local HOA off our backs. We give them so many more things to grumble about as it is. We’ve been dealing with this patch of weeds/crabgrass/unwanted stuff in our back yard…
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Too Little Of This, Too Much Of That
If anyone tried to make en epic movie about disasters and the human condition, all they’d have to do is film what’s going on across the U.S. today. From raging hurricanes and flooding in the south and east to devastating fires in the west, our country has experienced a plethora of natural catastrophes…
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It Doesn’t Cost To Say Thanks
With so much in the news lately of the military and first responders going above and beyond to help people powerfully affected by this hurricane and wildfire season, it’s been a great reminder of how those who serve our country do so at a high cost to themselves. Often with very little gratitude from those…
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Celebrate Good Times
When I make it through stressful times, my natural inclination is to celebrate. That often includes chocolate and a party atmosphere. Irma and Harvey are gone. Clean-up is underway here and every place storms hit. More hurricanes are on their way. It’s the nature of the season. Ryken turned three Saturday. We were all ready…
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Squint And You’ll See The Silver Lining
Irma has moved on. Leaving a large percentage of Florida and other states without power and shortages of gas, water and food. Water damage and fallen trees have made some homes uninhabitable. The emotional toll is worse. People have died. Those who lost everything must start over. Some folks refused to leave their homes. In…