Amsterdam, June 3, 2023. Love his sense of humor. This poem isn't meant to frighten my audience, Just to remind you to never give up on romance. Despite the scars that unhappiness can bring, You can find pearls, if you will take another chance. Prune the awful memories from your troubled past, Knowing you are... Continue Reading →
Love Me Always, Too!
Image Credit: Bilal Karim @Unsplash For so long, I believed that I would never be loved. I thought I was the least-desired person in any room. Then, you came along and began a campaign to woo me. Calling me a pearl of great value caused me to swoon. Inch by inch I came to believe... Continue Reading →
In the Midst of Bad News, Winning a Quilt Was What I Needed!
I never win anything. When we do raffles, I know that I am just contributing to the effort, because my chances of winning are most likely nil. Then, at church , in the midst of bad news, I decided to participate in the Women's Ministry raffle for a quilt that the women of the church... Continue Reading →
Seek to Be A Pillar of Strength for Others: A Devotional
Lisbon, Portugal, 2023 Revelation 3:12 All who are victorious will become pillars in the Temple of my God, and they will never have to leave it. And I will write on them the name of my God, and they will be citizens in the city of my God—the new Jerusalem that comes down from heaven... Continue Reading →
Be the Unicorn in the Room Wherever You Go!
While others seek to fit in and be all alike, Take off the mask of sameness and be unique. Like the tree that stands strong in a blizzard, Hold on to the dreams and hopes you seek. Junk the inane need to go viral on social media. Seek to know the truth that doesn't kill... Continue Reading →
Don’t Let Anyone Bully You into Forgetting Your Value and Worth
Image Credit: James Dimas @ Unsplash I see you crying as you hide among the rocks. Don't let vain and stupid people ruin your day. We humans are a hodgepodge of body shapes, And no one has a right to single you out that way. You are dexterous in everything that you attempt. You've earned... Continue Reading →
Help! How Do You Find Time to Write and Meet Responsibilities to Others?
This is the third week of class, and I am so tired that when I get home from classes, all I can do is turn on my murder mystery shows and turn off any need to think. Pure entertainment is what I need, and, of course food. Thankfully, my husband is a great cook. I... Continue Reading →
Offering the Fruit of Our Lips: A Devotional
Gibbs Garden, Ball Ground, Georgia, December 2024 Hosea 14: 2 Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips." When I see nature in all of its colorful glory, I praise the Lord for trees, colors, and... Continue Reading →
I Felt My Age Yesterday Among the Youngsters
It is cold is Georgia! When I left home to go down to the campus yesterday, it was 18 degrees Fahrenheit! I put on a blouse and pants, a cardigan, a coat, hat, and gloves. My right hip and left leg were not happy campers, as old Arthur was in full play, which necessitated as... Continue Reading →
The Adventure Starts Again Today! Prayers Requested!
I am sitting in the library, surrounded by young people. I love the energy of the young and admire their recognition that one must prepare for the future. I watch them as they saunter pass, individually or in a group, and I stop and think about the fact that at some of their ages, I... Continue Reading →
