The year of our Lord 2021 marks the fortieth anniversary of my high school graduation and my entry into the working world. On that first… ( Read More )
On the Wings of an Eighteen Wheeler
For years, my morning commute was my quiet space, twenty-two minutes of aloneness. I often prayed during that time, and I still do when I… ( Read More )
Achieving Room Temperature
My husband came to the supper table carrying his laptop. “If you’ll humor me, I thought we might try something a little different for our… ( Read More )
I Dare You
I was presented the “I Dare You” award at my senior awards assembly in High School. The award came with a copy of the book… ( Read More )
Behold, the finished product!
Now that I’ve reached “a certain age,” I understand that none among us are immune to the toll of time and tides. As I tell… ( Read More )
This day
Anyone familiar with Central Missouri knows that the weather can be unpredictable. With the blessing of four seasons comes the reality that one can leave… ( Read More )
Hope for the best
I read the headline in shocked disbelief. Several news sources reported an attack on an elderly woman on a New York subway in the wee… ( Read More )
Enjoy These Days
I was waiting on the train at the airport when a child’s voice caught my attention. “No, look here. It will be here.” I looked… ( Read More )
The Best Response
How does one appropriately mourn, nearly a thousand miles removed from our Nation’s capital and the immediacy of the day’s solemn events? I have pondered… ( Read More )
Simply blessed
A dear friend recently reminded me how easily, and often, one can take for granted the blessings of life. I am thankful for my home… ( Read More )