“We proceeded on”

This was the most recurrent phrase in the journals of  the Lewis and Clark expedition.  One foot in front of the other…we proceed on.
From one of my favorite poems,  The Eternal Goodness by John Greenleaf Whittier:
I know not what the future hath
Of marvel or surprise
Assured alone that life and death
His mercy underlies
And [...]

Goodbye, Danny Pops

Today we said goodbye to my brother, Dan.  He was rushed to the hospital a few days ago with heart attack symptoms and the was later life flighted to a regional hospital where they tried heroically to save his life.    But it was not to be.  He was 47.
So what does a writer do when [...]

Need a great children’s gift?

Then you must simply rush over to here and buy one of Joanne Miller’s hot-off-the-press children’s book, “I Wanna be Me!”  The book is absolutely delightful and contains all the same elements as that classic, “Good Night Moon.”  Lyrical prose, delightful illustrations…oh, and one thing that Good Night Moon DOESN’T have—a warm, comforting message to [...]

A very disturbing report

My first awareness came when I rounded the corner in the freezer department of Publix.  There was an annoying fellow talking loudly on his cell phone so I didn’t catch it at first.  My bad angel, Marcella, wanted to accidentally on purpose run my buggy up his heels.  Thankfully, I seized control of the moment.  [...]

Lord, Save Us From Your Followers

Someone posted this link on Facebook and after watching the trailer decided this is on my “must see” list.
Just this morning I was thinking about some things that have happened over the past few months were I was deeply saddened to see what happens when religious convictions overtake Jesus’ simple mandate to love one another.   [...]

Home Sweet Home

Just a quick note before my computer battery dies out.  (I’m too lazy to get up and plug it in.)  We made it in last night after over 10 hours of driving.  It was looooooong.
Jay had the house sparkling, the fridge full and flower bouquets throughout the rooms.   And did I mention dinner in the [...]

Some solid theology

At least I think so.   We were listening to our favorite country radio station the other day when this song caught our attention.    It about says it all, me thinks.

A trip of contrasts

So far so wonderful…..this trip has been everything I hoped it would be and more.  It’s been nearly 30 years since I’ve seen some of my relatives and reuniting with them has been wonderful.  Lots of smile, laughs, stories and a few tears here and there.
The contrast between warm, loving times we’re having is a [...]

How ’bout a little Chicken Fried?

Well….seeins’ I’m having a hard time getting some writing time in this week, I’ll interrupt this blog with a little Chicken Fried.  I dare you to try not to smile while watching this happy song….my current favorite.  I’ll be back soon with some great news on a specialty ADHD cruise!

Do YOU have issues that need escalating?

The following is the actual transcript of a conversation I had with a computer back up service.  To me it illustrates how quickly a company can drive away new business.  The language toward the end of it was hilarious, me thinks. (I put in in bold.)
Oh–I did write to the customer service department.  The promptly [...]