You've heard the stories. “You kids have it so easy. Why when I was young, I had to walk five miles, barefoot, one way to school through 3 feet of snow.” While that might be a tall tale, the truth is some things are easier nowadays. There used to be a time in the not … Continue reading Wait for it…
I am here to tell you time is relative. Defined, a minute is a short space of time.(MW) But there are different ways of counting the exact same minute. There is a New York minute. Which goes really, really fast. Then there is a football minute. That same minute can drag out to five minutes, … Continue reading Minutes
Please forgive me in advance for this rant, but I am so mad at the devil right now I could spit! I ask you, is nothing sacred to him? (Rhetorical question, of course!) God and Jesus do amazing things and the devil downplays them and steals their thunder. A few examples: Jesus is born as … Continue reading Here we go again!
It is my firm opinion that dessert is proof of the existence of God! I mean, a Creator who made the ingredients that when compiled would be dessert, well that is just plain awe inspiring! See if you can agree with me here. A beautiful, decadent dessert is placed before you. First you consume it … Continue reading Taste and see
“Weebles wobble, but they don't fall down.” That was the catchphrase for several lines of children's roly-poly toys from Hasbro's Playskool division created on July 23, 1971. (Yes, I am well aware that I am dating myself here.) The Weeble is shaped like and egg so the physic principle works as intended. The shape has … Continue reading Quitting is not an option
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is very serious and my prayer is that everyone does what they can to save lives. No matter how simple a gesture, it might just be the thing that saves a life. From my lips to God's ears! Back in the last millennium, when I was a teenager, … Continue reading Revolution of the Squishy Grape
Back in the 1980's, my husband and I were doing a job in the Southern United States. We had the assistance of two elderly gentlemen who had a great work ethic. A younger man, the son of the owner of the company, came out and loudly began criticizing the two gentlemen. He proceeded to tell … Continue reading No Never Mind
This is a saying in the American West which describes a person who is all talk and no follow through. They are unable to back up their words with actions. Just because you are wearing a cowboy hat, it doesn't make you a cowboy. Or just because you are wearing a cowboy hat does not … Continue reading All Hat No Cattle
In my last post, All-in, I mentioned playing poker for pennies. What's so special about pennies? Well I'm glad you asked. In the United States pennies are the smallest unit of currency equal to one cent. 100 pennies equals $1.00. But did you know that it actually costs 2.41 cents to make one penny? Why … Continue reading Pennies
Sit back, relax while I astound and delight you with my vast and extensive knowledge of Latin. (Feel free to insert laughter here.) Carpe diem is a Latin phrase usually translated as “seize the day.” Coram deo is a Latin phrase translated as “in the presence of God.” It summarizes the idea of Christians living … Continue reading Carpe Diem
God Still Speaks 