When Prayers Waft Through My Garden Bed
A bit of ground had beckoned once; Softened, sandy-colored soil; Rooted deeply, wherein Choice and Chance diminished symmetry, Yet offered…
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When I’m Reduced to Prayer
When weakened by dismay, Lord, remind me that You care. Restore in me a thankful heart. Cajole me into…
STANDING UP
I was reminded of Mom, who continued to stand for older people on the bus or in the doctor’s office;…
Hansel and Gretel; the Retirement Years
Like every child in junior high, all my mother had to do was walk in a room and I experienced…
We Were Americans
Mom and Dad brought a common heritage to their first and only new home on Rubberneck Avenue. Our table had…
Time Keeper
Mom was a stickler for being on time. She’d managed with a couple of alarm clocks, a watch and a…
Clandestine Chicken Skin
It was a simple task, but too tempting to refuse. I’d come home early enough that Monday evening and decided,…
The Census Takers
Contrary to today’s penchant for overdoing all things, Halloween was pretty much a one day dress-up event years ago. Beyond…
HAPPIER TRAILS….
Internet emails continue to circulate long after they first debut; so, I was recently reminded of a vacation highlight that…