My mother-in-law Bobbie loved to tell the story of the time Keith gave her a Mother's Day card that said, "To someone who has been like a mother to me." She would throw back her head and roar with laughter, because it was so like him to run into the store and grab the first… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day Bobbie
A Happy Day Sometimes I get bogged down with life - going to work and making dinner and paying bills and cleaning house - so I was happy to have a rejoicing day last Saturday and be reminded that God does answer prayers. I ran a 10K at the Run at the Mill, sponsored by… Continue reading A Happy Day
"There's a chipmunk in the house!" This was not something I wanted to hear at 6 am as I was getting ready for work. "Where's Nellie?" Keith asked breathlessly, referring to our sweet lap kitty, who is also a mean hunter. "Right there," I said, as I suddenly saw Nellie, crouched in the corner of… Continue reading The Mighty Hunter
The other day I ran into a friend who shares my love of writing and we were discussing how we both feel this pull to do good work, but are not sure exactly how to get there. Then I saw this insightful quote from Ira Glass, the NPR host of "This American Life" , which… Continue reading On Beginning
The sixth grade class had finished their assignment on the computers in the media center and had been instructed to sit and read until time to leave. For many middle schoolers, this means sitting with your book open and pretending to read while whispering to your friend. However, one young lady was sitting… Continue reading Welcome to LaLa Land
Under the Magnolia Tree 