Thoughts Along Life's Journey
Just today I was thinking about swimming and treading water. If one doesn’t know how to swim, or if they choose not to swim, then the instinct in the water is to tread. It’s amazing how, with continual gliding movements of our arms in… Continue Reading “Swim — Or Tread Water”
Our friends from the UK are having their last week with us before returning to the UK tomorrow. This week we took them to the Smokey Mountains. While there, we took a day to spend at Dollywood, which was hosting their annual Gospel Singing… Continue Reading “Everyone Goes Through Something”
My mother and I took our visiting friends from England to New Orleans this week. As I strolled about the French Quarter, I noticed a statue being renovated. The passing of years and of weather had made the statue dull and splotchy in places.… Continue Reading “Better Than New”
This week I had the pleasure of spending several days at Panama City Beach, Florida. My mother and I took friends visiting from England. It’s their first time to come to America; naturally therefore, their first time to set eyes on the Gulf of… Continue Reading “Waves Of The Ocean”
Many of you will remember the stories I have told of our partially blind cat, Kitty, who lives on the screened in front porch. She’s happy in her little world. She knows where everything is around her; all is familiar. It’s safe. She’s satisfied… Continue Reading “When God Shakes Up Our World”
I’ve had some blasts of energy the past few weeks, channeling it into some fruitful work. I’ve painted the bathroom, the back porch, and our cat, Blackie’s house. If I do say so myself, it has all spruced up nicely — lookin’ good. Tomorrow… Continue Reading “Dad’s Words Echoing In My Heart”
Self harming is on the rise. Those who self harm, cut themselves, hit themselves, and burn themselves, among other things. The actions come about as a result of something deep seeded within; it’s not only self-loathing, but can be a coping mechanism for great… Continue Reading ““I Hate Myself,” she cried.”
I have a morning routine. I get up and dress for the day. Then I put on my coffee. I love that smell first thing in the morning, wafting through the house. While my coffee is brewing, I go outside to feed our two… Continue Reading “Early or Late — The Cats Always Wait”
Everybody regrets something at some time in their lives. Some regrets are without great consequence; things like — I forgot to buy milk and bread when I was at the store, or I haven’t yet returned that phone call, or I still haven’t cleaned… Continue Reading “Regrets Of Yesteryear”
The suicide of Robin Williams has made headlines around the world this week. Revelations of his battle with depression, which led to his manner of death, has been a shock to many. As a result, mental illness has been given a fresh highlight. Depression… Continue Reading “Lessons Through Robin Williams”
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