Glass, Dust Bunnies and M&Ms*

by | Apr 29, 2021 | Life, Motherhood, Uncategorized

In the 14th century, an unusual depression manifested itself primarily in people of aristocracy and genius. Those afflicted, including Charles VI of France, believed all or parts of their body were made of glass. (Yes, I write fiction but I’m not making this...

Science

by | Mar 26, 2021 | Life, Motherhood, Uncategorized

The stunning Atlas butterfly, largest in the world, has no mouth and thus does not feed. It lives on the reserves stored during its caterpillar stage. It has a rather short life and I’d think a slow, miserable death. Remember encouraging your infant to smile,...

New Clubs

by | Feb 9, 2021 | Life, Uncategorized

It’s been embarrassingly long since I’ve posted—please don’t tell my agent! One reason (excuse), for not posting is the many clubs I joined. Some of them I never wished to join. Among those are: two total knee replacements; a bicep repair, a broken...

Trudging

by | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized

Life and death. Reconciliation and estrangement. Hope and despair. Fire and water. Isaiah 48:2 assures us that God walks with us when we “…pass through the waters”, and “…walk through the fire.” For this, I’m thankful. But...

Breaking Chains

by | Aug 16, 2019 | Bible, Motherhood

Romans 6:14 states For sin shall not be your master because you are not under law but under grace. My master is who/what controls me. If it is not our Lord in control, then it is sin in control. Sin wears many faces. Fear/anxiety – Most of us have normal human...