Is there something wrong with that rose?” a friend asked, while she watched me cut back an unruly cane. The vigorous climber was selected to adorn the entrance of my memorial garden. Every spring, I re-direct, tie back, and cut off winter growth. “No, there’s nothing wrong with it that a little pruning won’t help Read More
Category: FAMILY, FRIENDSHIPS & RELATIONSHIPS
The Legacy We Leave Behind
What we leave behind– “A righteous man will be remembered forever.” Psalm 112:6 (NIV) This year’s weather has inspired long lasting, multi-blooming roses. In our garden, I carefully select old fashioned roses for their fragrance and disease-proof ability. So while out today, I deadheaded and cut a bouquet of beautiful purple roses. Placing them Read More
10 Habits Successful People Do Daily!
We interviewed 100 successful people, here’s what they do each day to move their success forward. They’re Centered. They know that peace comes from within rather than from others or situations. They practice being prepared, scheduling, and focusing on priorities. They set boundaries with what they allow into their lives. They understand the value of Read More
Investing Wisely in Friendships
Round Table – Deborah and Jael “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”~ Anais Nin I’ve Got Your Back: Investing Wisely in Friendships Friendships are vital to our physical and spiritual health. They bring quality Read More
‘Tis the Season to be Overwhelmed…Fa la la la la…
I remember going to a writing conference and staying in a private room. I was so exhausted; I never left the room for four days. I soaked in the bathtub until I resembled a prune and curled up on a loveseat with a blanket. I distinctly remember thinking, “This must be the middle when I Read More
Pursuing Your Destiny!
When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen. ~ Isaiah 60:22 Words have power. I was given a Bible from the original ancient Eastern text. I can’t stop reading it. Although I believe the Bible has the power to train, cut through sin, and breath life into each one of us, Read More
Do You Judge a Book By it’s Cover?
Do you make assumptions? It’s easy to apprise a situation and decide if the playing field is level or not. But does it do anyone any good? At times, assessing situations can be warranted for safety or understanding where we might fit in the mix. I’m not talking about those conditions. It’s when we make Read More
Blood or Heart?
Today is one of those rare fall days that feels like she has one foot in summer and one foot aimed at winter. You know the kind. It’s chilly in the morning when I get up, so I pull on the warm ugly sweater reserved for snuggling and waking up in degrees. I cup Read More
Perfect Timing?!?!
Job 23:10 (NIV) “He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.” “I said I wasn’t going to be one of those people that drops in on you with their problems,” she said, finding me in the garden, “and here I am. Sorry.” “Don’t Read More
Stop the World! I Want OFF!
Stress! Everyone experiences it. 2020 had us whirling and 2021 brings variables daily. Between to mask or not to mask, income challenges, vaccine wars, political opinions, the housing challenges and now potential bacon and Oreo shortages…it’s no wonder we’re stressed! In all the crazies, we might do better to focus on a few of the Read More