New Year’s Day Gives Us 365 New Chances to Hope

Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?View all responses I love New Year's Day. It is a day when you realize the old year has finally passed. Just maybe this one will be better! So, a new year signals opportunities for change and new beginnings. If the previous year was... Continue Reading →

Weekend Writing Prompt #84

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A Time of Great Joy and Celebration

One of the wonderful perks of being a professor was seeing the reactions of parents at graduation. The professors were required to attend at least one ceremony each year, but, wherever I was teaching, I always volunteered to attend all of the graduation services, much to the relief of my colleagues who were not as... Continue Reading →

Reaping a Harvest of Joy: Psalm Wednesday

Over the last couple of days, we have tried to find tomato plants that are already starting to sprout flowers. Douglas generally starts to plant his garden in late March or early April, but we were away during that time, so there is a mad dash to sow some vegetables, especially our beloved tomatoes, in... Continue Reading →

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