True Confession

There’s a reason my blogs do not appear in your mailbox. I don’t like to write them. Yes, there it is in black and white for all the world to see. “Wait!” I hear you say. “You’re a writer who doesn’t like to write? Makes no...

When God Says “Yes”

Joy and gratitude explode simultaneously! Every praise chorus, hymn of thanksgiving and scripture of blessing join their hands and race through my mind. Sometimes it is in response to a loved one’s healing, or an affirmation of direction, a long sought...

Casey

Casey barks. Every.single.time. anyone—family, friends, strangers— walks in our house. He has a harsh, ear-shattering bark that doesn’t stop until you sit down and he sniffs your face. Then he might stop. Operative word is “might”. Books, TV shows,...

Glass, Dust Bunnies and M&Ms*

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

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

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...