The leaves are mostly gone in this part of Minnesota. The wind feels and sounds cold. I’ll be getting my…
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Oak – A Poem
I stand with my chin resting on the brown-gray tweed of you,
The bright orange hat on my bald head slightly askew.
Because of Aslan – A Faith & Writing Essay
It happened the first time Jon took me to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe when the movie was released in 2005. Neither of us had read the books as kids on my part because I didn’t think I was interested in fantasy.
Seed Tossing – A Double Lesson
The seeds on the old stump were at the epicenter of this chickadee’s life for a few moments. Searching the pile for at least one good tidbit, he wasn’t distracted in the least by the medley of treats I’d cast out for him and the other birds and critters.
One of the Cutest Chipmunks Ever
This little one had two whole peanuts tucked in those cheek pouches already along with a few sunflower seeds. The third peanut was intended for immediate consumption. Our first moments together were sweet and gentle – look at those eyes!
God Alone
“Creativity is not about me. It is not about you. It is not us somehow acting like little gods, creating on our own in the same way God creates.” Michael Card
Choices ~ A Gentle Lesson
The powerful calm wasn’t done with me, so I listened to the silent voice that spoke to me in love. I had a choice to react or to respond.
Blessing
Her closeness surprised me. She batted her tail at a fly, looked around, and came closer. Quietly. Calmly. Unafraid. As if she already knew me, which is possible. I’m positive our animal neighbors closely watch us.
Joy’s Author Newsletter – May 2022
#AmWriting Getting back into the routine of writing has been hard recently. (see the link to my latest blog post…
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Resisting
Note: This photo is from Pixabay, but I love goats. Or the idea of goats. A melancholy resistance hits me…
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