Daily writing promptWhat's the most delicious thing you've ever eaten?View all responses I love sugar! I think it is a gift from God! I like it in pies, cakes, candy, cookies, jelly, jams, and even coleslaw. It is the most delicious of all spices, and anything with lots of sugar is delicious. As a poor... Continue Reading →
Have a Pair of Blue Jeans, Will Travel
Daily writing promptIf you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?View all responses Blue jeans and a short-sleeved blouse are the best! No matter where you are going or the activity you participate in, you can't go wrong with jeans. They are so durable, and when you travel,... Continue Reading →
Respecting Other People’s Choices Leads to Peace
Daily writing promptWhat are you passionate about?View all responses When I announced that I was applying for a promotion, many of my colleagues thought I was crazy and ridiculed me fiercely. I was the last hired in the department and had less than three years on the job. I had seen an advertisement for a... Continue Reading →
My Name Means Queen, and That is How I Feel
Daily writing promptIf you had to change your name, what would your new name be?View all responses My husband and his queen in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, June 2023 I love my name: Regina. As a child with a name that no one else I knew had, I felt special. Finding reasons to feel special... Continue Reading →
Finding Ways to Return the Love of My Husband Brings Great Joy to My Life
Daily writing promptDescribe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.View all responses I thought I was destined to always choose the wrong people to date. I wanted to be loved, but I was also afraid to truly love someone whose abandonment might be extremely painful. So, I chose men who, when... Continue Reading →
People Who Can Laugh at Themselves Make the Best Friends
Daily writing promptWhat quality do you value most in a friend?View all responses I can be serious, but even in my teaching and preaching, I utilize humor. Humor lightens the mood and makes very dense information easier to digest. Humor connects us, especially when we share a similar sense of humor that allows our hearts... Continue Reading →
Storytellers Help Make the World Sane and Doable
Daily writing promptWhat are you good at?View all responses I love to tell stories. I started a blog just to fill it with stories that inspire, encourage, and motivate people to see the goodness of God in the land of the living. Stories remind us that what occurs for one person can happen for another... Continue Reading →
Trying to Have It All Is Dangerous to One’s Body, Mind, and Soul
Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses I gained 20 pounds in 28 days inside an inpatient mental health facility about 30 years ago. I was trying to have it all: a college education with all As, be the best employee at my job, volunteer at a... Continue Reading →
To Touch the Face of God Just One Time is the Job I Would Like!
Daily writing promptWhat's a job you would like to do for just one day?View all responses I would love for just one day to be a commercial airline pilot. I would like to feel the absolute thrill of revving the motors, putting my feet on the accelerator, and enjoying the feeling of hurtling down the... Continue Reading →
Don’t So Easily Dismiss Someone as Unworthy of Your Time
Daily writing promptDescribe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.View all responses I had been feeling like God had forgotten me. I was dealing with health issues and had a child in the hospital with a heart transplant. It seemed like I was walking the road of life alone, and... Continue Reading →