I want to remember that afternoon so here is the story.  I love my job as nannygranny for not-so-Little Pookie and her little brother, the GrandBoy, but it is not always easy. The rivalry between them can be explosive and intense and sometimes their very healthy, normal kid-ness challenges all my virtues and makes me … Continue reading A New Season →

I needed to get outside. We’d had hard rain that week and when I woke up that sunny Saturday morning, I craved a long walk in the near woods. Jake wasn’t well, so I texted 5 or 6 friends. “Anyone wanna hike this morning?”  I received 100% declines.  No problem. I can hike alone. After … Continue reading Rock by Rock →

I am remembering a day in 2008, in Addis, when I was up before sunrise and ‘working out’ with my little Magic Queen.  Not exercising per se but outside working, doing the laundry. I may have told you about my special Ethiopian washing machine called Magic Queen. She had two side-by-side tubs. I loaded the … Continue reading God-gifts →

Do you ever long for heaven? I do.   When the stuff of earth makes me angry or sad or anxious, it helps to remember God has promised that this world is not all there is.  One of the old saints has said when we get to heaven, it will seem like our life on earth … Continue reading Sarova Mara →