Tag Archives: observations

Aug. 1

Holy Moly! Aug. 1 already? Where has the  year gone? Last time I blinked it was February. I reflected on the rapidly racing days this morning as I changed all three slugs on my perpetual calendar. In just 20 days, … Continue reading

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Shouting into the Mist

I don’t know how well Stephen James Kinkade’s Shouting into the Mist is selling, but I empathize with him. The collection of disparate narratives and poems don’t really fit into a marketable Amazon niche — much like my collection of … Continue reading

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May these words …

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Middle

Happy Friday! Happy Five Minute Friday! You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative is to take five minutes and see what comes out: not a perfect post, not a … Continue reading

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Save! Save! Save!

Isn’t it ironic that just about every auto insurance pitch will save you money. I mean, the pitches can’t all be true and, let’s face it, a lot depends on where you live, what kind of car(s) you drive and … Continue reading

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Two Left Feet

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. — Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) Recently, I was in a hurry getting the children and myself ready for school. So, … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Distant

Happy Five Minute Friday time! I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over — but there is something different. The link is on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. I hope to see some of you … Continue reading

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… But Green Is My Favorite Color

I think I’ve been behaving myself, healthwise. My A1C is down almost two points. I’ve shaved about 40 pounds or so. I sleep soundly despite some apnea. I only take four prescription drugs {plus a bunch of supplements}. Not too … Continue reading

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Evaluation Time

I always like to evaluate what I offer. Am I doing what I  set out to do? Are my words resonating with my audience? Well, I think so. As you know, since the beginning of the year, I’ve been posting … Continue reading

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What Do YOU See?

This week’s contribution is from Stan Tower Three people visiting the Grand Canyon: A painter, a preacher, and a cowboy. Looking over the massive canyon, each one verbalized his observation: “Incredible!” the painter said. “I’d love to paint a picture … Continue reading

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