Litter Where Life Once Stood
First blooms from my grandmother's (and great-grandmother's) rosesblush when bid "say cheese!"Roses from Maine sip life from an aqua vessel.On the day following historic tornadic activity in the South,seeing litter where life once stood,I find solace in quiet, still,...
A First Timer Preparing for Blue Ridge
"Dwell in possibility."Emily DickensonEmily's quote, featured on my favorite mini-notebook pad, reminds me that the abundant life Christ spoke of in John 10:10 is one of exploration, challenges, and a whirlwind of possibilities -- which is exactly what I expect as I...
A Son’s Love
A favorite post of mine (March 2008) in honor of Good Friday: Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his...
A Storyboard for Inspiration!
In addition to being part of my local Word Weavers group, I'm extremely blessed to be one of the "4 Corners" in a small writer's accountability/critique group. Carolyn, one of the three amazing "corners", challenged us to create our own storyboards (or purpose boards)...
My Favorite Flavor?
Vanilla Strawberry! Not in terms of scoops, but in blooms.Meet the latest addition ordered for our garden, the unique Hydrangea Vanilla Strawberry. It was voted best new plant by the American Landscape and Nursery Association, and it's easy to see why. By mid-summer,...
A Bittersweet Reminder
My heirloom jonquils continue to serve as a sweet reminder of my grandmother's smile that was as bright as these sunny buttercups unfurling towards heaven.
Cathy Baker
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