Have you ever been to one of those kids’ plays or concerts where the one kid right out in front is bellowing at the top of his/her voice all the words to every song – but always off key?  It makes for some good laughs, but when it happens in real life – every day as an adult – it’s pretty discouraging. I think I’ve been singing off key lately.  Some of it has been my attitude about things, but some of it...

Okay, I’m not really “blue” but it was a catchy title, eh? After writing my post on Friday and sharing the incredible blessing of our new PURPLE van, I feel like I should clarify.  Purple is actually NOT my favorite color.  But it’s a color I can find plenty of and love to be surrounded by it. Midnight Blue is actually my favorite color.  Not Navy, not royal – MIDNIGHT. Ever since I discovered the depth and...

Whew – the preparation for Christmas has NOTHING on the aftermath of Christmas! This is the pile of boxes remaining from our Christmas extravaganza! My dad always had a “system” for opening gifts on Christmas morning.  After one of us kids was selected to play Santa, one gift was passed out at a time and opened individually so that everybody enjoyed each other’s Christmas gifts.  As each gift was open the wrapping...

Not surprising to some of you, I have been known to be a tad, er, “Dramatic” at times.  For those of you who have known me long enough, you may remember back to my younger days when I sang in front of church and participated in church dramas – whether as part of the children’s choir or the larger Christmas programs at church. I always loved it.  I loved how telling some story could always point back to telling about...

I’ll admit it.  I LOVE SNOW.  I don’t like the bitter cold.  But I love snow in winter. I was spoiled, you see, because I lived in Alaska as a child.  Alaska was full of mystery and adventure for me.  I had the opportunity to attend a public school on the base my dad was stationed for my 1st Grade year. It was WONDERFUL! I learned so much about the native Eskimo and indigenous Indian people and culture in that one year.  It...