Sweeping up 2024, I’m living close on purpose
We’re sweeping up the remaining days of 2024. I’m not much into resolutions or quick-fixes, as you are already aware. I have a “steady as she goes” approach to life.…
It’s not that deep
”It’s not that deep.” My daughter said. I was having trouble organizing something on my cell phone and couldn’t figure a certain setting. Enter my 16-year-old who pushed a few…
That’s a lie, when mirrors tell tales
“I know that’s a lie. It’s patently false.” I said to myself when I looked in the mirror. We’re in a hotel this morning and thought I’d make use of…
Going to the grocery store
Last week, I did my best to avoid going to the grocery store. Jamie (hubs) can attest to the fact that grocery shopping is one of my least-favorite activities. It’s…
There is a reason, don’t be myopic
There’s a reason for everything. We won’t always know the why for everything that happens to us. However, there is always a reason that goes beyond our own wants and…
And if it isn’t? When there’s no toilet paper or ketchup
What happens if there is no toilet paper? Normally, if there is no toilet paper at home, we make a short trip to the store and buy some. It’s always…
You’re invited on a journey into Advent
Advent has come, which reminds us of Jesus' first Advent on Christmas Day. You're invited on a journey into Advent with me. Today, I am sharing the first entry from…
Thankful for destiny
I want to take a moment and wish everyone in the USA a very Happy Thanksgiving. While we are living in Africa, and have been for almost 38 years, we…
Early morning musings, thinking too much about myself again
I spend too much time thinking about myself. The space between my ears easily fills with thoughts of myself. Thinking too much about my wants and the efforts I put…
The hardest part of finishing
The hardest part of finishing is starting. As in writing a post, I find it difficult to begin. Experts in writing (there are many) say that the “hook” is the…
