I had a good laugh this morning. Half-asleep, I led my daughter’s two dogs outdoors to do their “thing.” I usually don’t concern myself with leashing Mandy, the nine-year-old short-haired mix, even though we don’t have a well-fenced-in yard. She is well-behaved and thoroughly trained as a therapy dog. Biscuit, a purebred golden retriever, is Read More
ON HOLD
There’s nothing like being on hold with a business call that causes one to either practice patience or build up irritation. I’m on hold because of a ridiculous mistake I made yesterday, which is unnecessary to mention or dwell on. Today I choose to let the process of waiting produce patience, but I’m not sure Read More
PROGRESSION
Progression: That’s the word on my mind lately. Observing progression in my life increases my positivity over projects that otherwise seem daunting. It’s the progression that makes me smile when I would otherwise think I’m failing. Noting progression, fans hope within as to what can be and will be if I take each positive step Read More
Perfect Timing
This last month, I discovered a swallowtail caterpillar residing in one of my celery plants. The large caterpillar seemed to appear out of nowhere. Curious, I researched the image to discover it would be a Eastern Black Swallowtail. I rigged up a gallon-sized jar with a net over it and dug up a celery plant Read More
A Crown Worth Wearing
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your Read More