Image by Leopictures from Pixabay I am starting the New Year with one of my favorite authors, Madeline L’Engle, and her book of reflections, Glimpses of Grace. The cover is worn and tattered but Madeline’s message is as fresh and relevant in 2025 as it was when her book was published in 1998 and when Jesus gave…
image by Mike Goed from Pixabay She flew in and nestled her plump breast down into the snow piled onto our deck railing. Through the sliding doors, I watched her as she watched me. Each of us wary. Her eyes darted back and forth ensuring safety. For those few moments we were alone together. I…
Making Memories Ever since my daughter became a mother she has valued making memories. Long before “being in the moment “ became fashionable, I remember her saying, “This day is special. The kids will remember this.” It didn’t seem to matter whether we were on a trip to the zoo or tobogganing down the little…