Relaxation can become “relaxertion”–a term coined by Hubby to describe those vacations when everyday is scheduled. When every side road, museum, and natural wonder must be seen. When you come home and need a vacation from your vacation! These were the kind of vacations we took in the not so long ago years. And for most of our marriage. We were adventure lovers, just aching to explore every nook and cranny of our new destination. … Continue reading →
Evening twilight had cast its long shadow across the desert as I began wrapping up the day’s work on our home computer. A sudden hiccup in the electrical power blinked the computer screen and darkened the house for a second. A surge of power flicked the lights and computer screen back on–then everything turned to dusk. Inside and outside our home. READ MORE at Jennifer Janes blog, where I wrote the guest post for today. You will … Continue reading →
Our family just returned from a four-day escape to cool ocean breezes ruffling our hair and the sounds of the rhythmic, gently splashing surf massaging away stress-strung muscles. As we drove along the coast, I found myself recounting stories to my young men of how my Father would cram our extended family–an aunt, uncle, and at least one cousin–into our family car and drive 150 miles from our home to San Diego. Those precious memories painted warm colored pictures … Continue reading →
While recognition for John Wooden continues to pour in and the sports world relates quotes from coaches, players, statesmen, even the president, I thought it would be a genuine touch to hear comments from two not-so-famous people who knew Coach Wooden on a personal level. These memories speak volumes about the character of the person when the spotlight was not “on”. I thought they deserved their own post. The first recollection is from a friend’s … Continue reading →
Photo from Crestock Shower walls streaked with soap scum screamed at me, “We’ve been Neglected”. Dreading the job ahead, I donned an ugly pair of shorts and a shirt now dubbed “for cleaning”. Armed with sponges, cloths, cleanser, and a blue bucket half full of water, I shored up my confidence and attacked those walls with all the wisdom of an imaginary “Helpful Housewife Hints” book. Squishing the rectangular sponge in the water, I liberally covered it … Continue reading →
Coach Wooden Memorial from ESPN Basketball site You have probably heard me refer to our home as “Sports Central”, where ESPN runs 24/7. That may be a slight exaggeration, but sports do rule the family room in our home. Basketball ranks as No. 1 among our sports enthusiasts, so it is no surprise that our family grieved the passing of Coach John Wooden on Friday evening. We have had the privilege of learning about this outstanding man mostly through … Continue reading →
by ANGEL346ram What is riddling your heart with worries today? Do you have a loved one who has walked away from the Lord? Is your marriage not what you hoped it would be? Does a spouse or child have a terminal disease? Are you grieving? What is your hurt and pain? Come to Jesus and drink of His peace moment by moment. We all need His peace. “There is a future for the man of peace,” Scripture tells … Continue reading →
Remember, the Lord cautions us. Remember the wondrous works He has done for us. Let there be markers in our life where we pause, reflect and share with our children the meanings behind the recollections. Why do we spend time remembering? In Joshua 4:4-7, the Lord commands the Israelites through Joshua, to “Go over (the river) before the ark of the Lord your God into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to take up a stone … Continue reading →
Wrote the guest post today at http://blog.ourchurch.com/2010/05/25/31dbbb-day-17-watch-a-first-time-reader-use-your-blog/ . My friend and neighbor, Joyce, volunteered to play guinea pig and help me with this project by reviewing my blog. She is almost a first-time reader. Would have been until I asked her to participate in my project. However, she is new enough to qualify. Joyce and I spent about a half hour together Sunday afternoon while she scoured my blog. She used a gentle cleaning agent. I peered … Continue reading →
Our youngest son has been recruited by our friends to help them with some yard work at their home and rental properties. He has always been a hard worker but is finding it difficult to land a part-time job this summer. The economy has affected everyone but especially hard-hit are college students like our son. Last week, our friends had him heaving river rock so that stubborn weeds could be removed. He worked 4 hours in the Arizona … Continue reading →
