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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Becoming a Mother Matured Me and Saved My Life
Daily writing promptWhen was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?View all responses Twenty-four hours before I became a mother of four children under seven, I was carefree. My former husband and I had just moved into our own place after two years of marriage. My days consisted of playing... Continue Reading →
Reading is My Hobby
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite hobby or pastime?View all responses I never had the dexterity for a hobby, like knitting, crocheting, or sewing. My mother didn’t let me learn to skate, ride a bicycle, or swim, so I was a loner with my books. I could spend hours in the house visiting other lands... Continue Reading →
Life is More Valuable than Silver or Gold
Daily writing promptWhat would you do if you lost all your possessions?View all responses When I had to leave my belongings behind and escape with my life, I was just thankful to be alive. I knew I could get more things and stuff in time, but I had only one life. It wasn't worth having... Continue Reading →
Parking on a Wing and a Prayer
Daily writing promptWhat skill would you like to learn?View all responses I have started to drive more than I have in a few years. But the long hiatus from driving resulted in my forgetting how to park the car between the white lines. This is essential knowledge. I asked my husband for help, and he... Continue Reading →
Spending More Time with the Lord
Daily writing promptWhat details of your life could you pay more attention to?View all responses When I was an associate minister and taught Sunday School, I spent a part of each day reading, reflecting on, and writing in one of many spiritual diaries. I made time for study because I realized that what I said... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 