Straight out of a Halloween movie. Creepy, crawly, nasty. Everywhere you look. Overwhelming numbers. They’re on the verge of world domination. We are under siege. We’re barely holding our own. Our weapons are a shop vac and tissues which we’re using with great dedication and bravery. Our not-yet-sealed up under construction house appears to be…
Category: Inspiration
Looking Back
Six and a half hours of driving in the wrong direction. North instead of south. That’s what two of my cousins did to deliver a precious-to-me cargo. They had been visiting another of our cousins when she offered to give up some of the keepsake furniture from our grandmother. They knew I’d like to have…
Cousin Reunion
A few days ago I went to a cousin reunion. There were only four of us meeting in a city two and a half days journey from two of the cousins and half a day’s trip from the other two. This event has triggered thoughts about life, death, and legacy. Life, in that it…
Snobs
Columbus Day will be celebrated soon. Let’s stop for a minute and admit we are all guilty of societal snobbery. We think we are the pinnacle of history. At this moment we are riding the crest of the wave of advancement. All previous civilizations pale in comparison to our own. They weren’t as technologically savvy,…
Prayer and Prepare
“Hello. This is your excavator. I know I told you I couldn’t come until the end of October, but I have a few hours and wondered if I could come and work? I’ll be there in about 45 minutes.” Panic! We weren’t prepared! There was construction debris to be picked up, the electrical conduit to…
A Pain in the Neck
My neck is killing me. Ok, so not killing me literally. Ever had a stiff neck that wouldn’t go away? Better check your posture. A couple of months ago my massage therapist recommended that I work on my posture. Yep, I knew I needed to improve that. However, it sure isn’t a one-time decision to…