This is a picture of ageless beauty, the kind that doesn’t lose sleep over wrinkles. It emanates from deep within – it’s the sweet essence of the soul. I imagine that many will not be fortunate enough to experience it for themselves, perhaps not even know of someone who possesses this unique beauty. I was…
Month: March 2018
Point of View
A dear, elderly friend of mine once remarked, “Honey, it’s all in the way you look at things.” I’ve often recalled her insightful words of wisdom, especially during challenging seasons of my life. Obviously, this positive and faith-filled individual had discovered a very precious secret along life’s pathway which enabled her to view her circumstances…
Grace and Forgiveness
I’ve spent a great deal of time pondering the concept of grace. One of the very first grace-filled moments that I can recall took place when I was about seven years old. Jim was a soft-spoken man and the owner of a small gas station in Vallejo, California that I passed by each day on…
The Porch Light
My childhood was more than memorable. If I ever had any inclination of jeopardizing the blessed freedom I had been afforded due to my trustworthy nature, it was quickly banished from my thoughts. I loved being able to run the neighborhood in the summertime, and I knew how to ensure that it stayed that way;…
Saturday Morning
It was pretty much the same routine every Saturday morning, but, believe me, it never grew old. Really. The kitchen always smelled of waffles and warm maple syrup. Bacon sizzled in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop. The wonderful aromas, along with gospel music from the record player drew us all to the table…
Field of Memories 