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As I have indicated in earlier posts (see here), I have come to the conclusion that I cannot vote for either main candidate for President this year. I find both the Democrat and Republican nominees to have insupportable character and policy issues. Many have asked what, then, AM I going to do? I will answer Read More …
Choosing a new paint color for the walls of your home can be a daunting task. After hours of watching HGTV, perusing decorating magazines, and Pinteresting, you have decided you want “green”. However, at the paint store, there are rows and rows of “green”, all with inviting names. You can move from the Irish Read More …
I sat on my porch swing, watching the clouds above closing rank, merging into a united battlefront. Like ancient war drums, an ominous, distant thunder heralded the oncoming attack. The sun faded as if an immense, cosmic hand slid a giant dimmer switch on this heavenly chandelier. The day’s uncomfortable humidity intensified, making the air Read More …
Last night’s NBA Championship game was a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat, blood pressure raising exhibition of some outstanding professional basketball. Unlike the other games in this series, the score remained tight throughout the game, with frequent lead changes between the two teams. The talent was so evenly matched, that with under a minute remaining, the score was Read More …
I love searching for treasures on tables stacked high with slightly musty, peeling, discarded books at the library book sale. In the final days, you can stuff a grocery bag full of books for $2.00! While rejoicing in my finds, however, there is a part of me that grieves for the loss of books Read More …
5 Prayers for Mexico on “Cinco de Mayo” Today, May 5, is both the National day of prayer in the US, and the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Mexico and the US. Thus, it is a perfect day to remember Mexico, our southern neighbor, in prayer. Our family has a special love for Mexico. Read More …
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) The writer of the New Testament book of Hebrews begins his very famous “faith” chapter with this beautiful poetic couplet describing “faith”. As much as I loved the lyrical, promising sound of these memorized words, the Read More …
Recently, while visiting family in Seattle, Washington, we sampled more than half a dozen coffee shops. Although I really like coffee, I am by no means a coffee snob. I can drink almost any coffee — Maxwell House, McDonald’s, Keurig Donut Shop, even Taster’s Choice, if that’s all that is available. But coffee from a Read More …
Choosing Between Two Shades of Gray When my brothers and I were very young, we amused ourselves with a rather morbid game we called “How would you like to die?”. It went something like this: Brother: “Would you rather freeze to death on an iceberg, or drown at the bottom of the ocean?” Me: Hmm… I Read More …
Spiritual Health — Part 3 Healthy Spiritual Eating– Soul Food (Click here if you missed Part 1, Losing Weight Spiritually or Part 2, Every Day is New – Start Over!) Do you remember science fair projects? Were they exciting highlights of your junior high experience? Not for me! From the initial daunting assignment, through the tortuous weeks of Read More …