Sweet Sounds (of trains)
There is something comforting about the sound of the train as it travels through our small town. Maybe because it is one thing that is always constant. It is good to have some things that never change. Each night while falling asleep, I hear the whistle blowing in the...Make It Your Goal…
“Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not Christians will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.” I Thessalonians...
Handwritten Notes. A Thing of the Past?
In the past week or so, I received four thank you cards in snail mail. It was such a pleasure to open those handwritten notes…
Don’t Just Talk It, Live It!
We live in a society where people do not want to be held accountable for their actions. Irresponsible people are always looking for someone else to blame for their failures. As long as they can talk “loudly” about the failures of others, it will make them...
My Mother’s Roses – A Gift of Promise
It was my first Mother’s Day after my mom passed away. I was sad and longed to be sitting with her, sharing…
Sometimes Life is Not Fair (from a cat’s point of view!)
Yesterday, one of my cats captured a squirrel. R.I.P. little squirrel… My other cat took the squirrel away from the first cat. Then, Bear, our chocolate lab came along and took the squirrel from the second cat. Then, a dog that lives down the road came wandering...
Lessons from my Dog
Sometimes it is a challenge to not let your heart hurt; to feel pain. But, I can learn a lot from my dog. My golden retriever has the best outlook on life. She thinks everyone loves her! She gets so excited when someone comes for a visit. If they walk out the door...