Life Notes

My country is again in shock over a public violence tragedy. A lot of discussion is taking place in the media and Internet about the …

Years ago I had learned that my allergy-prone puppy would be better off without grains in his diet. I got used to reading the ingredients …

While we were taking our morning walk, my husband and I had a “misunderstanding.” I wondered if the sour feeling would lessen our ability to …

I had just finished reading a morning devotional from one of my favorite authors. As I leaned back to stretch, I started to pray with …

Today I walked out of a bookstore and felt like the richest person in the world, even though I had spent money. Actually I walked …

A few weeks ago, I got the fall gardening bug and I purchased, potted and planted some botanical additions for my backyard. (In Florida we …

I am reading about the life of the German theologian and pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was one of the few voices warning the world about …

On a sunny winter day we opened the shades on the south facing windows and sliding doors of our home. During most of the year …

Today I brought home several items of clothing from visiting one of my favorite department stores. As I cut off the offending price and other …

I follow a few reality television programs. One of them consistently makes me cry. I am eating my lunch and turn into a blubbering mess. …