Summer SHRIEK is the newest rage! At least it is in my house. I started this particular summer day with my two girls, ages ten and seven, like many others. A SHRIEK OF BLOODY TERROR, SCREAMING from the back of the house, a good old fashioned cuss word from Mom (moi), a drop of a… Read More
My family recently took a trip back to my Hubby’s old stomping grounds. Before we left, I was multi tasking and prayed over our trip while packing. It was dead of winter and we were flying into Chicago, so I was a bit concerned of possible flight delays or even worse, cancellations. I prayed that we… Read More
Truth is like water, like silk, like honey, like sunlight. I desire Truth. Truth in my inner being. Truth is where I can be and breathe. Truth is tranquil, smooth, spacious and calm to me. God’s Truth is peace. I receive and welcome His Truth as I do an inviting summer breeze or a soft… Read More
It’s the New Year, so it’s that time again, new life, new you! I’m sprucing up the house after Christmas, and having the urge to purge all that doesn’t suit me. After all, our home is our sanctuary, our temple right? I wish to be surrounded by things of beauty; things that bring me peace,… Read More
Sometimes we need new perspective. It was the weekend after Christmas and family was still in town. The air was crisp and cool and the sky sunny in Phoenix. I snuck my aunt, in from L.A., away from the crowd for a dunky Eggs Benedict and coffee talk. We percolated and spilled our souls underneath… Read More
I JUST WANT TO SWIM UNDERNEATH A WATERFALL! My heart screamed loudly, as life’s demands and conditions pounded harshly at me. I was BURNT OUT and craving a vacation, but for the time being, my life was not on The Road to Hana! Can you relate? Sometimes we JUST NEED A BREAK! We need a… Read More
We are of no surprise to God. He knows us. He knows our frail human life is transitory; here today, gone tomorrow. He knows our hearts desire is to please Him, to do what is right, but we fail, time and time again. Like the Apostle Paul, we can’t understand ourselves. I do not understand… Read More
My Mother was recently admiring a mother and daughter duo in a coffee shop in the village and complimented the little girl on her pretty summer dress. The mother smiled and said “Where we’re from in the south, dresses are a big thing! It’s all about the twirl factor!” My Mom said replying to… Read More
