I love the Hallmark channel and what some would say are “the cheesy” movies they play.  I like commercials that play on my heartstrings and make me cry.  I like to express my love and appreciation for people, now, while I can.  I am easily moved by random acts of kindness.  I love a… Continue reading Heartfelt

In 1965 our family went to Brazil for missions. We took a slow boat to South America. I turned seven on that big boat. It was an unforgettable experience! The chef baked me a huge birthday cake, and all the children on board were, suddenly, my friends at my special birthday party. I didn’t know… Continue reading A Boat Load of Chocolate

  It’s a midsummer Friday night at home. Bill and I are watching one of our movies, You’ve Got Mail. Even in the midst of a world of sadness and bad news, we managed to steal away a very special day just for the two of us. We needed it. We bought a floor lamp… Continue reading A Great Story

  The flame has been fanned for years and now here we are … white against black, black against white, every culture loathing every other culture, blaming everyone and not taking responsibility.  Everyone’s irrational and angry.   Our country is sick and it feels like we are terminal. We are the weakest we have ever… Continue reading THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

    The same memory comes to mind when I reflect on the 4th of July. Every year was the same scene. Me standing at the screen door looking out watching my brother and all the other children enthralled in all kinds of fireworks. I finally would get coaxed to come outside when my brother… Continue reading Bottle Rockets and Red Rubber Boots