When It Comes to Gifts, I’m Not Gifted
Christmas is my favorite holiday. A time of celebration and enjoying family time together. It wasn’t always my favorite holiday. There was a time when my birthday was my favorite holiday of the year. I enjoyed celebrating my birthday with presents and that… Read More
A Surprised Pre-Christmas Gift Special
Like everyone, I enjoy the Christmas holiday from beginning to end. It's my favorite time of the year. The most important thing is the family gathering in the celebration. I enjoy everything about Christmas except that I'm not so fond of Christmas shopping.… Read More
Did I Really Just Say That?
As far back as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. My maternal grandmother wrote poems and would read one at the family gathering. I don't know if that's where I got it, but I got it. Read More
I Didn’t Have Google, I Had Grandma
It was Thursday, and as usual, I was busy working on weekend projects. My biggest project, of course, was my Sunday sermon. Most people don't understand the amount of hard work that goes into preparing a Sunday sermon. And I work hard. I was spending time… Read More
The Turkey is My Gobble, Gobble Wish List
What I enjoy the most about holidays is the “eating frenzy.” It gives me opportunity to get away with a lot behind The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage’s back, which is a great challenge. I’m not always successful, but I try and I have my family to thank… Read More
Is That My Grandfather’s Hand?
This past week, I thought of my maternal grandfather. I haven't thought of him for a long time because he died over 50 years ago. I'm not sure what inspired me to think about my old grandpa. As a youngster, I used to spend summers with him on his farm. He… Read More