Atmospheric River

Atmospheric River

We are currently having an Atmospheric River move through our area and dump tons of rain!  "What is an Atmospheric River?”  you ask.  According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:   “Atmospheric Rivers are relatively long, narrow regions…
January 12, 2023Posted inGratitude
I was only joking

I was only joking

Today’s background photo is a selfie … taken in the mirror.  The fire was going good yesterday morning and I was in the process of adding more wood to the firebox when my arm accidentally touched the side…
January 11, 2023Posted inRelationships
Be a “light” in your lane

Be a “light” in your lane

Today’s blog post is from my daughter.  God gives us our job and our calling in life … and God tells us to be a “light” for Him in the job where He has placed us.  So we…
January 10, 2023Posted inLife Lessons
Principles for an Effective Life

Principles for an Effective Life

Twenty-five years ago, when I was a young mom with two little children, I came across a small, thin book about “The Effective Teacher Principles.”   This book had a profound impact on my life!  At the time, I…
January 9, 2023Posted inLife Lessons
Why “Gen X” left the church

Why “Gen X” left the church

I have been learning a lot about keeping a fire going in a woodburning fireplace heater.  For example, if there is a good hot bed of coals going and I add a huge monstrous log to the firebox…
January 8, 2023Posted inLife Lessons
“Cutting Away”

“Cutting Away”

So, I have an update on the saga of one of my cactus plants.  Perhaps you might remember it.  My daughter had this little cactus plant with a beautiful red bloom on the top.  It grew fabulously ……
January 7, 2023Posted inRelationships
A word for 2023

A word for 2023

A quote from my journal (which I heard in a speech from the US Naval Academy):  “The first virtue of a good soldier is endurance of fatigue;  courage is only the second virtue.”  -  Make the mind push…
January 6, 2023Posted inLife Lessons
A feast for the beasts

A feast for the beasts

It is a brand-new year … 2023.  As we gaze out into the future of this new year, we wonder what 2023 will hold.  We think back to the things that defined our 2022.  Some good … some,…
January 4, 2023Posted inGratitude