While you’re preparing your grocery list for Thanksgiving give some thought to relationships. There’s more to the day than food and football. Consider relieving the things that stress you out. We’ve all had enough stress this year. One of my friends complained about a previous Thanksgiving. “We went to my husband’s family. The … More Prepare for Thanksgiving
The Third Annual Fort Scott Veterans Day Celebration will honor our American Heroes. November 11:11:00 a.m. Veterans Day CeremonyLuncheon directly after the ceremony @ VFW Post 1165 November 13:10:00 & 11:00 a.m.; 1:00 & 2:00 p.m. – Trolley Tours Free for Veterans November 14:3:00 p.m. – Veterans Parade, Downtown Fort Scott8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. … More Fort Scott Veterans Celebration
If you love observing sea life, if you like water activities in a protected harbor, and if you like great seafood—then check out Moss Landing. My new friends, Steve and Candy arrived at Moss Landing on a beautiful day (see the featured photo above). They stayed at the KOA RV park close to the beach … More Moss Landing, California
Last week I wrote about Grandma M’s Trip to Iowa with her five granddaughters. This week’s story recounts her trip with her grandsons to Stockton Lake, Missouri. She’s a busy lady. These trips always begin with the children’s arrival at Grandma’s house in the morning. They arrive with suitcase and sack lunch in hand. They … More Grandma M’s Trip to Stockton Lake
One of my friends goes on a trip every year with her granddaughters—all five of them. To protect the identity of the children I’ll simply refer to my friend as Grandma M. This year COVID put a cramp in their plans. “However, it opened up new, exciting possibilities,” she said. “And you can quote me … More Grandma M’s Trip to Iowa
Every writer seems to have his or her favorite book of inspiration for the writing life. Some swear by The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron or Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott or Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. Several other titles are available. My personal favorite is a book of meditations for writers … More The Writing Life
Do you need some encouragement? The Return blessed my soul this past Saturday. Prayers offered to God put things in proper perspective. Worship music gave him the honor due his holy name. It is amazing how praise and thanksgiving to God embolden a person’s heart. Yellow flowers symbolize JOY. The photo above taken at Valles … More ENCOURAGEMENT
September 2020 commemorates several significant events. Among them are the 19th anniversary of September 11 and the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. This is also the month many will gather in the U.S. Capitol for prayer. • The Return is a specific day set apart for a sacred assembly on the … More National Day of Prayer
Dutifully I put on my mask before entering Chipotle’s dining room. The large lunchtime crowd dutifully stood in line the recommended six feet apart. It used to be that you could tell who was in line because those who had already placed their order stood politely to the side. But now, it’s a bit of … More Corona Civility?
