When God Shows Up in a Hot Air Balloon
"We have to chase them, Grammy! We have to chase them!" Despite trying to convince Piper that she could enjoy the hot air balloons without having to chase them, she never wavered. Although she delighted in the sight of crayola-like bubbles floating overhead,...
When Friends Were Friends For Life
Kayla Cron I remember the day she was born. I remember the day(s) I caught her eating crackers off the other children's plates if they turned their head for a split second (and the adorable unrepentant grin she displayed when I caught her eye.) I remember...
What Happens At Ridgecrest Stays at Ridgecrest…Not So Fast!
Friends...they cherish one another's hopes. They are kind to one another's dreams. -Henry David Thoreau Dee Dee Parker and I arrived a day early to the writer's conference—not to play, but to work on a beloved project. We'd planned on trying to find a...
My Grandmother’s Special White Cake with Cherry Frosting
by Cathy Baker My grandmother, Elsie Knighton, didn't bake this cake often but when she did, oh my! Of course, I'm a bit partial because I loved everything she cooked and white cake is my favorite. This sweet delight is perfect for spring and summer tea parties,...
I’m Heading to the Hills!
Remember this post? My favorite word in the title is "almost." This weekend, I, along with hundreds more, will be heading to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Some of the things I'm most looking forward to? Seeing friends and making new...
When Grace is Discovered Beneath the Debris
by Cathy Baker The trunk of the Chaste tree hugged our white picket fence but its branches shot out in all directions, covering everything in its path. While preparing to sell the house last September, Brian cut the tree to ground level so the yard would appear neater...
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