Molly wanted Jameson to take a picture of her under the Arc de Triomphe, but he was concerned because the drivers in Paris seemed not to understand the concept of separate lanes, driving like there was no tomorrow! He said, "Wait, I will just take a picture for us to remember it!" But, to his... Continue Reading →
Saying you feel blessed is relative. This means that we don't generally think in terms of being blessed until we speak to someone in a worst situation than we find ourselves, which is what happened to me. As I approach my 67th birthday in 10 days, I am so grateful for the modicum of health... Continue Reading →
Every day I feel as though I am leaving something undone that I was born to do, a task that only I am qualified and equipped to do. Morning slips into afternoon, and I have not accomplished anything of value, at least that is how I feel. Then, night is upon us, and all that... Continue Reading →
Somewhere in a galaxy far away, one filled with colorful mountains and endless beauty, there are people living together in perfect peace. There are no right or left, only individuals determined to live in harmony with each other. There is no struggle for ultimate power at the expense of others' welfare. Political parties are non-existent,... Continue Reading →
Douglas and I love finding ruins, particularly Roman ruins, and when we are walking through them, I can almost see in my imagination the people from centuries ago as they went about their daily lives. It is somewhat eerie, but maybe spirits do live in places long after they have been vacated by people. I... Continue Reading →
I have marveled at the sizes of some contemporary American churches, especially arena-sized ones built to hold tens of thousands of worshipers at one time in megachurches. As big as they are, they lack the grandeur of the churches in Europe that are centuries old, in terms of the reverence for God and Jesus demonstrated... Continue Reading →
Like a doll abandoned, I often felt that I have been left to fend alone in the world. I wonder if the child who had loved this dirty and worn doll had not been allowed to bring it with her or if she decided to leave it behind as she sought newer and better toys... Continue Reading →
A former student gave me the cross pictured above, and it sits in my front yard among our flowers and shrubs as a reminder of the power of a garden. It states, "One is closer to God in a garden than any place else on earth." I have found this to be true, and wherever... Continue Reading →
In the past, I though that that I had to do everything right. This included ensuring that I worked eight hours for eight hours pay, and getting my money's worth when traveling. Wherever I went, whether Madrid or Geneva, I packed my days with activitiesf, afraid that I would miss an event or place. My energies... Continue Reading →
Answers to questions from Sparks from a Combustibe Mind for Share Your World 1. Name two books that have influenced you and share how. Both are children's books, but I believe their message can resonate with adults, especially those of us struggling with fear of inadequacy from comparing ourselves to others. I read each one... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 