When the kids were little we used to sing a little patience song with them. Have patience. Have patience. Don’t be in such a hurry. When you get impatient you only start to worry. Remember. Remember. That God is patient too. And think of all the times that others had to ... Read More about Tuesday at Ten: Patience
Help! I’m Stuck in the Corner and Can’t Get Out!
It was a quiet late summer afternoon. I decided to take a break from my writing and sit for a bit in the warm fresh fall air on the front porch. I startled some wild turkeys when I opened the door, which didn’t surprise me since they have recently started coming down from the hills to feed on the ... Read More about Help! I’m Stuck in the Corner and Can’t Get Out!
My Thoughts on Writer’s Doubt
I am participating in a writing contest called, “Overcoming Writer’s Doubt” sponsored by Positive Writer. I do have some doubts about my writing, so I thought, why not enter? Maybe what I have to say can help me have some victory over this debilitating disease of doubt, or help others that might ... Read More about My Thoughts on Writer’s Doubt
Cobalt Blue Beads
Inspired by The Dalles Mountain Ranch Road for the 2014 Plein Air Show. Cobalt Blue Beads She closed her eyes and turned her face to the west wind. It hit her hard, then slid across her cheek like a lover’s caress. Leaning back against the trunk of the oak tree, she sighed. Almost ... Read More about Cobalt Blue Beads
Five Minute Friday: Whisper
Fitting in time for today’s #FiveminuteFriday. After all, it’s only 5 minutes!! #FMF is a flash mob group of wonderful ladies who take the word of the day and write for five minutes. Today’s word is “whisper”. Whisper Sometimes the most powerful emotions can be expressed in a whisper. Lean ... Read More about Five Minute Friday: Whisper
Just Call Me “Gaming Grandma”
Gaming…and I mean playing video or console games…is something I never intended to get involved with. I had watched my kids grow up with gaming and at times become pretty obsessed with it. But a few years ago, my adult kids got us a Wii game console for Christmas. I think it was out of desperation ... Read More about Just Call Me “Gaming Grandma”