Thoughts Along Life's Journey
Today Americans all over the world will be celebrating this special day. On July 4th in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the newly formed United States of America. The Second Continental Congress convened at Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall.… Continue Reading “Happy Independence Day!”
Most of you will recall the story of Jesus healing the man with leprosy recorded in Matthew 8 and Mark 1. Reading this recently I saw it in a manner I had not seen before. It has so touched me that I want to… Continue Reading “Touching the Leper”
Here in the UK there is a television program called, The Repair Shop. I find it fascinating. People bring in objects that have meant something to them over the years. Perhaps it was a childhood toy, now broken and in tatters. Perhaps it was… Continue Reading “Beauty of Restoration”
My mother and I love pepper sauce. She recently made some and put it in an old coffee jar. In an unused bottle I poured some apple cider vinegar. On a window sill stands what used to be an old bucket. Now it’s a… Continue Reading “Old Things and New – 2021”
My mother and I have enjoyed having a friend visit this week. We’ve been her tour guides and have loved every moment. Earlier this week our friend and I spent the day in London. We traveled by train. As we whizzed through the countryside,… Continue Reading “A Row Of Houses”
I love to travel, which is a good thing, because I’ve been traveling all my life. My father’s air force career kept me traveling with my family all through my childhood. In my own adult life, I’ve been traveling to countries across the oceans… Continue Reading “Dirty Clothes After A Shower?”
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”
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