The Robins are Back! And the Wannabes.

 
My hopes for spring always soar when I spot the first robin of the season. Like yesterday.  But, this morning, they flocked to our yard.  I grabbed my camera to capture their number but they fled as soon as I moved, even from inside my house.  Finally, I managed to sneak closer with my zoom lens, only to discover that [...]

Raleigh Highlights

 
By necessity, our tour of Raleigh was condensed into a couple hours.  So we parked near City Market and walked the cobblestone streets, which  highlight its history.  What texture!    I felt a sense of wonder as I walked them. After all, North Carolina is one of the original 13 colonies.   How old are those streets?  What have those coblestones seen and [...]

So Much Adventure…So Little Sleep

 
After traveling from North Carolina to Colorado in a week and a half, my adventure cup is full.   Just got back yesterday afternoon and I…am…tired.   But I’m not a bit sorry. 
 
Our visit with Handsome Son # 1 in Raleigh was fabulous.  We had a blast hanging out with his incredibly talented friends.  
 
And the “Writing for the [...]

God Comes First

 

 
Been out of town visiting Handsome Son # 1.  Raleigh was in full bloom.  Got back Tuesday afternoon.  Spent yesterday, and into the night, preparing to catch a plane this morning for the “Writing for the Soul” conference in Colorado Springs.   Now I have to chose between spending time with the Lord and posting on my blog.  [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day

 

 

Countdown to Valentine’s Day – 1 – Family

 
      Hero and I are catching an early flight in the morning to visit Handsome Son # 1.  He’s in the military so it’s rare, and very special, when we get to see him.  (By the way, he’s single and I”m taking applications for a daughter-in-law!  Just sign up in the comment box.)
 
We’ll be gone five days and [...]

Countdown to Valentine’s Day – 3 – Love of Country

Today, we need to look at love of country.  The United States of America is at a critical crossroads and it’s time for us citizens to speak up.  Rather than me saying more, please go here: 

 Shell In Your Pocket
The future of our country, as we have known it, is at stake.  We cannot sit [...]

Surprise Party for Winston – Countdown to Valentine’s Day – 5

 
      
          Just in case DM from  I Also Live on a Farm  is looking, yes, I admit I – ahem – “borrowed” this photo from your blog.  How else was I gonna keep it a secret from Winston?  See, I needed a visual to entice readers.
Okay y’all, you remember Winston, right?  Friday Feature  (((If you don’t [...]

Thoughts on Love – Countdown to Valentine’s Day – 7

 

        “Be Mine.”  These enticing words beckon from T-shirts, mugs, greeting cards…you name it.  Probably our favorite place to spot them is on pastel candy hearts; along with other fun expressions like, You Rock, Luv U, Cutie…
        Valentine’s Day is a fun and romantic holiday.  True, it’s not a day-off-work one, but it is nationally [...]

Thoughts on Love – Countdown to Valentine’s Day – 9

 

           
              LOVE ALWAYS PERSEVERES…

 I Corinthians 13:7
 
Even when you haven’t seen a friend for 20 years.