Most of the time, I like my coffee hot, dark, and black. I like my tea iced or hot, and my favorites are Herbaly (LINK), green jasmine, and I enjoy a strong cup of stevia-sweet (10 drops per teacup) Earl Grey almost every day. Now and then, a little stevia in my coffee is dessert. A cup of ... Read More about The Last Sip – A Pondering Post
Unique Focus – A Nature Essay
These photos happened last July on a day I walked our wildflower fields the way I often do. It’s my normal practice to take at least 2 snaps of each picture hoping if one doesn’t turn out, the other will. I didn’t know until I got back in the house that I had taken two uniquely focused photos of ... Read More about Unique Focus – A Nature Essay
Retreat! A Writing Essay
I started this writing retreat with high hopes. The set purpose of intentional, dedicated time would bring results my word counts increased. Each day would be full of the quiet contentment that comes from writing. I had a plan of action, and Christmas-like anticipation rose in my spirit. Then, ... Read More about Retreat! A Writing Essay
When It Makes No Sense – A Nature Essay
When It Makes No Earthly Sense – A Nature Essay – by Joy DeKok He (Jesus) said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. John 21:6 ESV For over a year, I sat and ... Read More about When It Makes No Sense – A Nature Essay
It Could Happen – A Nature Essay
It Could Happen – A Nature Essay - Joy DeKok Author Note: I have no idea if this young blue jay is male or female. When we saw each other, I spoke to it as if he was male, so I use the male pronouns when talking about him in this essay for simplicity’s sake. The young blue jay flew in low and ... Read More about It Could Happen – A Nature Essay
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