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No Good Deed Goes …?
Surely some of you know the rest of that aphorism. Because of my belief in the power of words, often stated here – words matter – I won’t be finishing the statement; in fact today we’ll do a test run on a new ending, give it a new spin. And I do love spin 🙂…
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There Was a Time …..
There was a time when the night before Ash Wednesday would have my attention more for what was happening at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Rio than for any spiritual meaning. Tonight is different. I’ve had an interesting week and am feeling very blessed! I was given insight into a situation that had been…
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“It Doesn’t Happen in a Neighborhood Like This”
That’s what the neighbor said on TV. Another woman is dead, killed this morning in a nearby county by her husband and people are shocked because it doesn’t happen where they live. Sound familiar? It sure does to me. I’ve been there and even said those words. People in my former neighborhood weren’t out brawling…
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COUNTDOWN 9 Days part one
Countdown to …? I’m counting down till I get on a plane and fly to a warmer climate for Christmas and nine days of holiday. That would be exciting any time, but most special now because I’m spending my holiday with one of my daughters. It’s a gift from the girls together, very precious to…
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SNOW DAY!!!!
There was a time when the words Snow Day brought a great deal of excitement. An unexpected gift, a free day, no school, put on your snow-pants – remember those? – and head outside to make snow angels, a snowman or just play in the snow. Funny how things change as we get older …..…
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Little Sparkles part two
Wouldn’t you know it? Having just decided on the name of my project here, Her Father’s Homestead, this morning’s message was based on The Lord’s Prayer, which begins with those words familiar to many, “Our Father…” Affirmation, confirmation, call it what you will. I call it Little Sparkles (scroll down to Part One for definition) …