The Tuileries Garden in Paris, France, May 2023 Enjoy this moment. Time flies by so speedily. Don't miss one minute. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Time and Flies.
Savor the Present; It Won’t Return
I Tried to Be Cool, But it was the Highlander!
In the late 1990s, I loved the show Highlander, with Adrian Paul as the Highlander. I had every episode of the show. When I learned that he was to be at a conference in Los Angeles dedicated to the show, I made reservations on the spot to travel from Atlanta to Anaheim to see my... Continue Reading →
The Light That Welcomes Us Home
Out of the darkness, The luster of a night light Brings joy to our hearts. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Joy and Luster.
Love Shouldn’t Be Painful or Expensive
Every parent should teach their daughters and sons about real love, what it looks like, and what it doesn't look like. It should be in the home where real love is demonstrated, rather than leaving the modeling to the media, especially not Disney movies with princesses and knights in shining armor. Rom-coms are great to... Continue Reading →
The Healing Power of Prayer: Weekend Writing Prompt
In the Tuileries Garden in Paris, France, May 2023 In the darkness of my depression, I yearn to fly through the air and be at rest. Dissociating from my sense of identity, A seeker, I am running toward God in a quest. Broken and unable to find a calm place in my mind, Thoughts that... Continue Reading →
Walking in Nature is Best for the Waist and the Soul
The best physical exercise for me is good, old-fashioned walking. Because of arthritis and scoliosis in the back, I can't run or jog. I never learned to swim, ride a bicycle, or skate. So, walking on the treadmill at home or at my gym is the only way to get the hour of exercise I... Continue Reading →
Each Day Should Be a Holy and Sacred Day of Rejoicing in the Lord: Sunday Devotion
Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Nehemiah 8: 9-10 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were interpreting for the people said to them, “Don’t mourn or weep on such a day as this! For today is a sacred... Continue Reading →
I Prefer Solid Ground to Lots of Water
Daily writing promptWhat’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? View all responses I love to travel, and travel means walking down long streets, taking in the ambiance and the art. I like going to museums and finding funky places to eat. One means of travel I have not... Continue Reading →
The Ten-Year Memoir?
Daily writing promptWhat have you been working on?View all responses I started writing a memoir at least ten years ago, tentatively titled Out of the Grave: A Witness for My Lord. I keep believing that I will just stop everything and finish it. I think a part of me questions whether I really have anything... Continue Reading →
Testify to the Awe-Inspiring Acts of God: Sunday Devotion
Psalm 66: 1-6 Shout joyfully to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. Say to God, “How awe-inspiring are Your works! Your enemies will cringe before You because of Your great strength. All the earth will worship You and sing praise to You! They will sing praise... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 