It’s Mother’s Day. A weighty day for some, light as a daisy in a handmade vase for others. A day of looking back, looking around, looking up, looking inside and even looking down. A day of gratitude for life, a day of sorrow for death. A day on a calendar like any other and yet, somehow not. Whatever this day… Read More
“Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him.” ~ Luke 17:15-16 Undoubtedly, He knew they were grateful. And He had dismissed them Himself. “Go,” He said. “Show yourselves to the priests.” Ten leprous men called… Read More
“Mom,” she said with a hint of impatience. “You’re doing it again.” I started to explain…to excuse my wordiness and interruptions and parenting voice. But then I took a deep breath, sat further back in my chair and picked up my coffee instead. “I’m sorry,” I huffed with exasperation. I wasn’t put out with my daughter. I was put out… Read More
My younger brother and I once had the opportunity to attend a press event at Six Flags Over Georgia. With the park closed to all but a few hundred travel writers, we had the chance to experience every ride numerous times without waiting in lines. We were treated to a full barbecue meal before entering the gates. And once in the park we could… Read More
I’m at my parents’ house in Georgia for a couple of weeks. I enjoy visiting my parents for so many reasons, but one of the quirkiest reasons I love being here is that I’m not in charge of much of anything. They have a dog, but I don’t have to feed her. They have a garden, but I don’t have to… Read More
Today will undoubtedly include a little drama. And that’s okay. It’s the good kind of drama. But it will take a toll all the same. Today marks the end. Sometimes we look forward to the end. Other times we dread it. But whether the end is joyfully anticipated or feared, it often (maybe even usually) brings a little sadness. Yes,… Read More