A small shoot began to grow out of the stump of an apple tree I had cut down. It shot up quite quickly, then sadly, one day I found it lying in the grass. It had no root. It made

I was at the side of my house attacking the weeds recently. I am trying to discourage their growth, even though it’s fall. I think that will give the plants I want growing a better chance to take over. It

Recently my book was published and I dedicated it to my dad. I unintentionally left out my mom. Not purposely, I was thinking about one aspect of my life. But, it was an unfortunate oversight, because though my dad often

I spent time at the dentist office and noticed one of the signs on the wall. It said, “brush your teeth – all of them”. It was a command. A good one. Obviously, obeying does not end in childhood. Oh

Out on a walk recently, I saw the strangest sight. A black squirrel was carrying another squirrel in its mouth. I stopped and watched until it disappeared into some bushes. It made me wonder. I’ve never seen anything like it

I set out walking early Saturday morning and headed right into the fog. My thoughts? That’s just what this life feels like. I have no clue about why many things I see each day are the way they are, the

There’s a building in town that once had a number of apartments in it. My youngest son lived there for a time. Boarded up now, I glance at it whenever I drive by, looking for signs of renovation. I’m sure

I received a tiny Shamrock plant from my grandson just before winter. It had one stem. I know, not much, but it was a start. I guarded it carefully, until one day in haste I bumped the table it was

I received a call from a friend this weekend. Her elderly mom had slipped away in her sleep. We cried together but not without hope. My friend was planning a visit. God didn’t give her that option. The beautiful part

On our usual walk with the dogs, my friend and I came upon a tree snapped off by the heavy winds. It had stood among the living trees, looked the same, but they were still standing after the storm. The