Life Thoughts TodayWe are living in an era in which, as we search for truth, discerning peoples’ motives is increasingly difficult. I’ve recently stumbled across a chart (thank you J. Credence) categorizing a person’s world view (moral and ethical perspective), which is the core for his or her verbalizations and actions. This simple grid chart, shared and […]
Who knew about multipurpose shaving cream (which you can get at the dollar store)? CleaningCarpet StainsJewelrySpot Clean OvenShower DoorsStains From SuedeToilets RemoveGrease From HandsStubborn Odors From HandsNail PolishPaint Et CeteraSoothe SunburnStop a Squeaky HingePolish Stainless SteelFoam Play for KidsBreak in a Baseball Mitt Add some fun to your cleaning routine, et cetera! (With thanks to […]
Surprise and Sorry (These are just my thoughts that I will be expanding on in future issues) With the birth of my granddaughter and complications attendant, I have been pondering – where does the idea of the perfect family come from; how and why is it sustained? You know what I am talking about: the […]
Like my mother before me, and my grandmother before her, I come from a long line of knitters. I, however, have added a new, though unwanted twist – visual impairment (due to multiple retina surgeries and complications). Having not attempted (a heretofore relaxing hobby) for over a year, something possessed me to take up my […]
To start the new year, I have a new granddaughter, complete with attendant complications; unknown outcomes and future, joys and scares, waiting, hoping, praying, rejoicing over progress. It occurred to me: what a perfect metaphor for the new year we are all facing. So many unknowns, ups and downs that always accompany life, seemingly magnified […]
The term “Social Justice” has seeped into every part of our cultural institutions. If you believe SJ stands for impartial, fair treatment for each member of society, you would be mistaken. To ardent leaders of SJ, the meaning is more nefarious. Rather than seeking equal justice for all people, the movement seeks radical transformation to […]
“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and cultivate good thoughts every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has planted in the human soul” (J.W. von Goethe, 1749-1832) Having started our current compilation of articles with this quote, […]
The pandemic of 2020 and 2021, with all its uncertainties for the future, can make setting goals and resolutions feel pointless. Set that aside, and instead, with hope, focus on opportunities. This will encourage your belief in your ability to take action to improve yourself and your situation. Here are some tips to help you. […]
I love January. Inhaling the new, exhaling the old. Tossing old calendars, hanging up new ones with impressive art work, vacation destinations, stunning natural beauty; expanding my horizons and dreams. Especially as we face another year of uncertainty, remember your dreams, create new horizons. You are here at this time, in this place, not by […]
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7) With the world in a state of flux, there are anchor points we can grasp, and with ourselves stabilized, we can enlighten the way of hope for others. Just as I […]
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