Daddy & Me In the tenth grade, John Marshall high school held a Father-Daughter dance. After school, I climbed a tall ladder, hung streamers in the lunch room, cut out name tags in the shapes of father and daughter lions, and could hardly wait to dance with my Daddy. Mama taught me the steps ... Read More about Our Father-Daughter Dance
A New (to me) Kind of Waiting
This downy woodpecker’s body language communicated anticipation. He sat there, eager and ready for his turn at the suet lunch counter. When the second the other downy left, he was there. I know there are times when it’s important to wait passively, and I’m not good at it. For so long I ... Read More about A New (to me) Kind of Waiting
When Perfect Doesn’t Happen
I enjoy taking photos and love it when I get to take good ones and sometimes even near perfect ones. But sometimes perfect - even almost perfect doesn't happen. When I get ready to go outside, the last thing I do is hang my camera around my neck. That action sets my goal: get great pictures. I ... Read More about When Perfect Doesn’t Happen
Tenacity ~ A Lesson Learned From God
I admired his tenacity. The feeders were full. On the ground was a fresh and generous scattering of all their favorite treats. I grinned at this bird who decided to eat coneflower seeds, and he was willing to do what it took to get the best of them. He knew I was out there because I spoke to him ... Read More about Tenacity ~ A Lesson Learned From God
Suddenly Sixty
Three years ago today, Mama left here for heaven. I wanted to do more to remember her than stand at her grave. I wanted to share her with you. And, on the selfish side, I wanted to write about her because that's one way I can still honor her. In a couple of days is my birthday. Sixty seems like a ... Read More about Suddenly Sixty
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