christmas family
December 20, 2025

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 Christmas gift in the hands of a man looking at the tag with a fireplace and more gifts in the background.
December 13, 2025

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
typewriter copy
December 06, 2025

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
reading
November 29, 2025

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
Thanksgiving food up close, sliced ham, potatoes, pies and more.
November 29, 2025

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
Close up of a grandfather's hands.
November 22, 2025

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