The story "The Daffodil Garden" begins with a mother and daughter taking a drive to see the daffodil garden. It continues as follows: On the far side of the church I saw a hand-lettered sign that read, Daffodil Garden. We got out of the car and each took a child's hand. I followed Carolyn down … Continue reading The Daffodil Principle
If you’ve never failed, you’ve never lived… [video]
An interesting note about life: even when you know something wasn't right for you, it's difficult to accept it didn't work out if it let you go instead of the other way around. I've had many such moments in the last few years, most recently last week. As I think about the latest installment of … Continue reading If you’ve never failed, you’ve never lived…
Absolutely- NOT!
I just read the following phrase: "Try Jesus. If u don't like him, satan will always take you back" and all I could think as I read it is, "WOW! So if I don't believe in Jesus I'm damned?" It's such a strong statement, extenuating circumstances aren't a consideration. It's been that kind of week … Continue reading Absolutely- NOT!
It’s a wrap!
I am a freak about sending Christmas cards. Every year I send over 50 cards to people I don't keep in touch with on a regular basis, but that I still want to know about, even if only once a year. This year I won't get to send one card. I am broke and when … Continue reading It’s a wrap!
Me and the emperor
When things are going wrong it's easy to get muddled in the thick of negativity. I know that lately that has been my story. My normal happy-go-lucky self has been more of a cynic-at-a-pity-party self and I've discovered something: No one knows how to act or what to say. I liken it to the Emperor's … Continue reading Me and the emperor
Nostalgia: 21
At 21 I fell in love—so I thought at the time—and when Ilearned that the object of my affections would be moving elsewhere, I quit my job, packed my bags and followed, sort of— I ended up about five hours north ofwhere he lived. Disregarding the distance between us and what it meant, I began … Continue reading Nostalgia: 21
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