How many times have I said in this space – be grateful? Maybe I keep saying it because I have trouble with it some days. We worship in...

I love embroidery: the techniques, the colors, the designs! Every once in a while, I design something myself. Most of all, I associate...

Many years ago, before I was a parent, much less a grandparent, a friend of mine described the "not the mama" phenomenon. A baby,...

It remains on my front stoop, a reminder of a treasure moment and a precious person. A sunny day, a grandson and chalk. He drew lines...

Do you ever find old notes or cards from folks who are no longer in your life? If the sender has died, it is a treasure. A reminder of...

Sporting events are putting "virtual fans" in the stands. For some teams it is a fundraiser – for a certain donation, you can have your...

Here we are, about 6 months after first hearing that Covid-19 had reached the U.S. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but also seriously, here is...

I recently enjoyed adult Vacation Bible School on Zoom with 5 other women. The theme was compassion. Simply put, compassion is defined...

What scares you? As a child, I was never scared that there were monsters under my bed, but I was scared of the dark. As an adolescent,...

How long is a split second? Long enough for your life to flash before your eyes. Long enough for abuse to start. Long enough to take...