Gift of Outdoors If she could, my sister Vickie would spend most of her time outdoors. She's an animal lover and a tree-hugger! If you have spent much time with her you might conclude she's a sun-worshipper, too! Oh, don't mistake her for a pagan (whatever that even means)! My sister has a better handle... Continue Reading →
Ancient Hittites and a Crocus Festival
This is a short post about crocuses and the ancient Hittites. Okay, you say, "I am aware of those darling flowers that break forth from the cold, dark earth as harbingers of spring — but who are the Hittites and how are they related to crocuses?" The ancient worldview — that people, things, and physical... Continue Reading →
This is the Day . . .
A favorite Bible verse greets me nearly every morning from my egg carton: This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 I usually take that moment to thank God for another day of life. If I'm a bit grumpy because I missed some solitude and... Continue Reading →