It was a beautiful anniversary day!  Jake and I rode our bikes along a road to find “Bridal Veil Falls” in the Dupont State Forest. Even though the hills and loose gravel were a bit unnerving for me (my old lady osteoporosis makes me a fall risk), I was so happy to be out there.  … Continue reading A Day in Dupont →

Ukrainian eggs -- called 'Pysanky' -- are exquisite.  Some years ago while visiting Daughter #1 in Vancouver I learned how to make them. I proudly displayed my one beautiful egg in my china cupboard . . . until it was accidentally dropped by some little hands.  I was sad, but this past Christmas, the mother … Continue reading Ashes and Eggs →

I learn so much from kids. I love and need to be around them. I’d asked Little Pookie how she liked Ethiopia (they were visiting) and she answered with a sad voice, “It’s good but things don’t always turn out right and I just have to give up about it.” Yep. She is quickly learning … Continue reading Give Up About It →

Being the beginning of a new year, I have been thinking about what I’d like to aim toward. I want to write about a personal desire and what I think God is telling me.   Going public with my thoughts is my way of holding myself to it, if you know what I mean. And I … Continue reading A Winning Year →