Daily writing promptYour life without a computer: what does it look like?View all responses Saying my world would shrink without a computer sounds silly, but it's true. Since I started blogging, I have connected with people around the world who are like friends to me. Following them on their blogs, I realize that no matter... Continue Reading →
Growing Past the Playing Cards All Day Phase
Gemma looked at the cards in her hands as she played bid whist with her friends in the Bridge Club on Fifth Street. There were few events in her life more satisfying than "running a Boston" on her opponents. She lived for each time she and her partner won every hand. She would jump up... Continue Reading →
Broken Promises Lead to Broken Children: Wednesday Quotes
No matter how many times a parent breaks a promise, children will believe that "this time" will be different, because they need to keep the belief in their pockets that they are loved and valued. Rev. Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers Written for Wednesday Quotes #208 from Sadje at Keep It Alive. Also written for 1 Liner... Continue Reading →
Using Your Gift to Serve Others: A Devotional
Two of my 13 great-grandchildren were visiting. I love encouraging them to feel valued. 1 Peter 4:10-11 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you.... Continue Reading →
It’s the Unkept Promises that Cause Children’s Hearts to Hurt
I can still hear my father over the phone, making promises to come and spend time with my sister and me. He had a lovely baritone voice, and when he laughed, his whole body seemed to shake with mirth. I adored him, even though I probably only spent ten days of my entire childhood with... Continue Reading →
It’s Lonely: Laughing Along with a Limerick
You know, it isn’t funny When you run out of money. Having no dollars to spend Means you have no friends. You are on your own, honey. Written for "Laughing Along With a Limerick" by Esther Chilton.
Traveling the World through Bingeing Murder Mysteries: My Evening Delight
I discovered a whole streaming channel, MHz Choice, on my Roku Television. It has mysteries and other shows that are filmed around the world. I have been binging Captain Malveaux, a quirky lady who solves murder mysteries all over France. I like the title character and the complexity of the mysteries. But the best part... Continue Reading →
Learning From Nature: One Liner Wednesday
Gibbs Garden, Ballground, Georgia 2024 As the leaves change colors and fall from the trees, we are reminded that there must be times of letting go of the past, if we are to be rejuvenated for the future. Rev. Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers Written for the One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill Copyright ©All posts on... Continue Reading →
The Light in Hawaii Calms the Soul
Hawaii is the farthest I have traveled. It was a long plane journey, but it was so worth it. The first thing I noted about it was the difference in the light. It was like having cataracts fixed, where colors are accentuated and peace comes into your soul. I don't know why it is different;... Continue Reading →
Bloggers Who Tell Stories Remind Us We Are Not Alone
At its essence, storytelling is healing, a touching of souls, and a celebration that you are never alone. (Italics in the original) Ray Buckley, Dancing with Words: Storytelling as Legacy, Culture, and Faith, p. 31. Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill.
Help from Heaven 