I had a long cry the other night. The weight of waiting is something we all understand. It's difficult when we have a desire that is out of our grasp. We can have all the faith and patience in the world, and it's still hard. On this particular day, I'd been at church and heard some wonderful...
People Over Accomplishments
I like exercise. So much so that I have a treadmill in my bedroom, and that used to be a near-daily activity for me. It was a great time to read a few chapters on my Kindle or watch an episode of a TV show. Multitasking at its finest! Used to be. My niece lives with me, and at 18 months old, she's...
In The Stillness
We've had an unusual amount of winter weather this year. My corner of the Ozarks isn't known for its snow or ice, and we usually count ourselves blessed if we have one good snowfall per winter – "good" meaning enough to really get out and enjoy it. This year we've had several, and a couple weeks...
We Make Time For What We Deem Important
When I became serious about writing, I pretty much stopped watching TV. I had new priorities for my time, and most visual entertainment didn't make the cut. Though I sometimes make an effort to keep up with a show or watch a movie, I usually spend less than 2 hours per week watching this medium....
Figure Skating Preview and Predictions – 2022 Olympics
I fell in love with figure skating as a little girl watching the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games. Though the amount of attention I paid to the sport over the years has fluctuated, I would award myself "avid fan" status since 2017, when I was able to attend U.S. Nationals in person. Now I have my...
