By small daily increments, there will be...
Less junk food, more veggies
~ start at the store.
Less caffeine, more water
~ for calmer nerves and smoother skin.
Less judging, more grace
~ give advice only if solicited.
Less yakking, more listening
~ but speak up if necessary.
Less whining, more appreciation
~ via words written & spoken.
Less procrastination, (more…)
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Blog: "Fresh From the Inkwell"DO YOU KNOW? A Carol for the FamilyDecember 12, 2011
Snug on a bed of cattle straw, Jesus lies sleeping.
Why is His mother weeping? Do you know? In awe that the Father chose her the Christ Child to bear, And gratitude that He has placed her in Joseph's care. Over a field near Bethlehem, angels are singing. Whose message are they bringing? Do (more…) BUGSY, SLUG, THE BEATLES AND MENovember 15, 2011
My blue, three-speed Raleigh bumped over the railway crossing as I pedaled home from school in England, bursting with the news. I found my sister Linda in the side yard feeding her rabbit.
“Guess what!” I blurted out. “Bugsy invited us to hear the new Beatles album.” “Let’s go!” she screamed. Peeling off (more…) LIBRARY FINES & FINE LIBRARIESJuly 7, 2011
I recently paid a library fine of $1.80. It wasn't my first, and doubtless will not be my last. My father used to turn in books late, so I'm following in his footsteps!
It was Dad who took me, at age 7, to get my own "ticket" from Sandown Public Library on the Isle of Wight. It's a (more…) NEW LEAF IN A WRITER'S NOTEBOOKJanuary 18, 2011
AN EARLIER VERSION OF THIS POEM WAS PUBLISHED IN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATOR. IT'S TIME TO RENEW THE PROMISE.
I solemnly declare before the Muses: That 2011 is going to be a year Devoted to pursuit of my career. No longer dare I mutter lame excuses. With schedule taped upon my office door, I’ (more…) KINDRED SPIRITSJanuary 17, 2011
Isn't it fun to meet people on the same wavelength, those who understand your craving for color, texture, and busy fingers? They can't just sit and watch TV but must keep the hands moving. They knit, crochet, or quilt for everyone in the family, passing on heirlooms like their grandmothers before them? Then there (more…)
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOWAugust 22, 2010 
"I set my rainbow in the clouds and it shall be for the sign of the covenant...." Genesis 9:13
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