Years ago, before my daughter married and left me, we enjoyed baking together. We baked many good things, but also had our share of fails. I like to imagine the Lord calling our grandmas, great-grandmas, and maybe even our great-great grandmas to peer over the balcony of heaven for a night of baking comedy. Shae…
Category: Personal
Christmas Memories
I still remember the year my brother, 3 years older than I, informed me there was no Santa Claus. Upon receiving this news-flash, I immediately went to my mother. I knew my brother would have no problem lying to me, but my mother, I could trust her. I cannot honestly recall all the details, but…
Glitter
Glitter. It is practically everywhere. And I do not like it. I don’t know where my dislike of glitter comes from, but I do not want it on me. Of course it is pretty and shimmer-y, but to have tiny flecks of any thing clinging to me is unacceptable. The red envelope I pulled out…
Lane Ends. Merge Left.
I walked my familiar neighborhood route and read the yellow warning sign for the umpteenth time, “Lane Ends. Merge Left.” I typically ignored this sign while walking, though it is quite important when driving, but this day the sign spoke to me in a new way. Life is full of changes and the “Lane Ends….
Only 5 People
It all began when I ordered a book from a magazine add. After receiving the book, written by a pastor and his wife from Tennessee, they put me on a mailing list to receive their monthly newsletter. One newsletter told of a new ministry they were beginning. In the pastor’s travels, he learned of a…
The Spanish-Speaking Dog
One day I was walking through my neighborhood and a dog began barking. Probably at me. Then a woman began loudly speaking Spanish to this dog. Immediately the dog was quiet. At that moment it occurred to me; this is a Spanish-speaking dog. I had no idea what the woman had said to the dog…
I Love Coffee, Though It’s Not My Fault
I love coffee, though it’s not my fault. It’s my parents’ fault. When I was very young, probably 7 or 8 years old, I would sit at the table with my mom and dad as they drank coffee. My parents allowed me a cup of coffee so I could dunk cookies along with them. I…
Billy Graham and I
Billy Graham and I clicked off another year of life. He and I share the same birthday though he celebrated 45 birthdays before I arrived on the scene. While watching a television birthday celebration for Billy Graham, I was impressed with the outpouring of love and appreciation for him. He has had an amazing life,…
Graduation
I was a 2007 home school graduate. I didn’t graduate as a home school student. I graduated as a home school mom, teacher, principal, superintendent, school janitor, lunch room lady, hall monitor, and all other required positions. My fifteen-year journey ended. The Israelites’ journey lasted 40 years so I didn’t come close to that, but…
Deodorant or Mints?
My daughter and I waited in the Walmart check-out line for what seemed like years. The cashier must have called in sick the day of her training. She was nice and friendly, but quick and competent, she was not. We had plenty of time to inspect the check-out line deals which tried to convince us…