I recently heard Beth Moore say kindness is not a weakness. This is one time I knew something already. I have often considered all of those Rude Judes as people who are extremely insecure and use their moods to manipulate others. And, I must note, I am always saddened by their responses. So in my…
For most of us, getting dressed each morning is an experience–delightful for some, horrific for others. I’ve never been one for shopping or coordinating outfits. Of course, if I had my way, I’d wear yoga pants every day, and I don’t do yoga. I’d still be wearing my Earth shoes if I had them. And…
Think late 15th century Renaissance Italy. Milan, to be exact; the years 1495-1498 to be exactor. A man well known for his great wealth and family name–Sforza–hired an artist well known for his wealth of talents and name now synonymous to The Renaissance Man–da Vinci. The Last Supper was painted on a wall that would…
clique |klik| a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them. click |klik| become suddenly clear or understandable The summer I was twelve, my parents, two brothers and I moved to Arlington, Texas, for my dad to open…
When I was in the fifth-grade, I took a two-week summer session at church. I was under the impression once I had learned our church doctrine and received a certificate with my name on it that I had a guaranteed spot in heaven. I could never figure out why with my certificate framed and mounted…
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them. Galileo Galilei I’m not one to complain, or am I? I’m not one to judge, or so…
On March 13, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregivers will be in stores. If you are a caregiver, a receiver of care, or know of one, you might find this book to be an encouraging gift. My story “Bernie’s Last Thanks”(published on page 62) follows in hopes of honoring my mother-in-law’s life and blessing young and…
For the last post in Part One I shared how I did projects and straightened my house. I’m like the oldest child in the Family Circle comic strip who when sent on an errand by his mom couldn’t just walk to the end of the block and back. He had to take the meandering scenic…
The Art of Lovely Living: 