Be My Valentine

Valentine’s Day is coming soon. For some, it’s looking forward to a special dinner, or flowers, or even some yummy chocolates. But for many, it’s one of the most difficult days of the year. It’s the day when your heart aches because your spouse...

Mom’s Teacup Part Two

Through the years, I too had friends and family give teacups to add to my own collection. My Mother gave me several. Mom was intelligent and successful, surviving an abusive marriage to my Dad, and coming out of it stronger and determined. Mom worked outside of the...

Grandma’s Teacup Part One

Growing up, Grandma was definitely one of the most important persons in my life. She taught through her actions how to appreciate and care for fine things, and more importantly – how to appreciate and love people. Remembering back, I believe my favorite day of the...

Dumpster Diving

Sunday morning, in our lobby at church, I met a lady. She was small in stature, I’d guess around 50 yrs. old, with a lovely countenance on her face. After introducing myself, I complimented her on her funky designer style boots. She smiled broadly and shared that she...

Roses and Thorns

ROSES AND THORNS A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully, and before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom and also the thorns. And he thought, “How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many...