Memorial Day 2023
May 27, 2023
Category: United States
Do You Understand?
February 21, 2023
For a solid week before another native son died, the song played through my mind: “Good morning, America. How are ‘ya? Don’t ‘ya know me? I’m your native son . . . .” https://genius.com/Arlo-guthrie-the-city-of-new-orleans-lyrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klgr0C9V2sM If only the message was understood. Maybe someone could have reached out. Maybe he would have listened. Just. This. Once. … More Do You Understand?
Shen Yun Portrays Truth
February 7, 2023
Life has both beauty and truth. Sometimes, truth is not pretty. Sometimes, it is ugly. My previous blog post about Shen Yen focused on the beauty. But Shen Sun also showed the ugly truth about Chinese Communism. Nearly every culture on earth has some form of belief about salvation and about heaven. Yet again, I … More Shen Yun Portrays Truth
Shen Yun Portrays Beauty
February 2, 2023
The curtain rose. Chinese ladies in spring green and vibrant pink costumes lined the stage. The audience breathed an appreciative sigh. Perhaps it was all the beautiful colors. Or perhaps it was the visual declaration of spring compared to the bitter cold and barren winter landscape we escaped on our way inside the venue. The … More Shen Yun Portrays Beauty
Thanksgiving Wishes for 2022
November 23, 2022
Several years ago, I began my daily tradition to look for and find gratitude as part of my morning time with God. I highly recommend the practice of gratefulness in/for small and large things. In the midst of my extra struggles this year, I also look for things to make me smile. Here is an … More Thanksgiving Wishes for 2022
Peach Season
September 5, 2022
The rosy cheeks and perfect soft texture of the ripe peach begged me to bite into it. I rubbed off as much of the peach fuzz as I could under the running water. Then sliced off a chunk of the golden fruit. I crushed the peach’s soft flesh between my teeth and tongue to extract … More Peach Season
Happy Independence Day 2022
July 3, 2022
Some Patriotic Music to Celebrate this Important Day
Father’s Day Blessing!
June 12, 2022
A Father’s Day Blessing! “May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace. May your troubles grow less as your blessings increase.” Irish Blessing My sincere thanks to an online friend (who wishes to remain anonymous) for the photo taken in Colorado. The old settler’s cabin is no longer used. Can you spot the … More Father’s Day Blessing!
Memorial Day 2022
May 28, 2022
How Many Bakeries Does It Take?
April 25, 2022
How many bakeries does it take to satisfy your sweet tooth? Pella, Iowa has three. And that doesn’t even include Maria’s Tea Room connected with the Scholte House Museum. 1. Jaarsma Brood & Banket Bakkerij family owned and operated since 1898. https://www.jaarsmabakery.com/Default.aspx727 Franklin Street; 641-628-2940; Mon-Sat 6am-6pm Their second location is in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Check … More How Many Bakeries Does It Take?
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