A fetching photo of a teenage boy and his cow snuggled together for a much-needed nap at a state fair went viral this week. Nothing unusual looking about the teen or the heifer. What was winsome was the loving relationship so evident in the photo. The image captured closeness and trust between the two. Our…
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So Be It
It’s still winter here. Cold rain. It’s hailed three times today. Cold wind. Record-breaking precipitation and low temperatures each month since October and it’s mid-May now. I hear a lot of comments about the weather when I’m out and about. You’d guess they are pretty negative comments, and you’d be right. I have to admit…
Eden
This week I read an intriguing article about a man called the “lion whisperer”. A photo portrayed the man peacefully walking in the African bush accompanied by two lions at his side. If you’re like me, you’d say, “Awww. I wish I could do that!” So why is it that we’re drawn to the peaceful…
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…
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…
September Sighs
Ugh! It’s time to get up, but the sky is dark gray and claustrophobic. Apparently, it has sucked all my energy out and left me with its gray emptiness. Brrrr. It’s chilly. How about if I just stay in bed? No? Ok, by sheer will I’ll drag myself thru the morning routine and hope my…