The thermometer said it was cold—near 10 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. It was hard to believe the thermometer when one looked out the window on the beauty of God’s creation, lightly blanketed with snow. The morning was dawning bright and clear, the morning sun casting beautiful hues of oranges and reds, yellows and purples across …
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It’s cold this morning. The thermometer says 8 degrees, the weather channel says only 7 degrees. According to the TV, the wind chill is close to -10. The briskness is refreshing–the airy, fluffy snow lies lightly on the ground so that the fresh fallen powder kicks up in random patterns behind the car. Several thought …
Our eldest son, Michael, and his family arrived yesterday afternoon for our weekend Thanksgiving celebration. Having one’s home full of activity–laughter, playing, loving, sharing is a genuine “life savor”. The end of the day feels different when the house is full of life. The Psalmist said children are a heritage from the Lord. Blessed are …
What would my grandma say? I remember her scolding! She wanted me to learn proper etiquette. I should acknowledge every gift and card. I should do more than sign my name when I send a thank you–I should also write a little note. I remember her admonitions, even if I haven’t always succeeding in following …
Spectacular! Unbelievable! I was very glad I was not driving as we navigated the busy two-lane street. I could give my full attention to drinking in the annual color festival of northern arbor specimens. Look at that vivid red, that tree is bright yellow, there is an orange tree, that one is half-orange and half-green! …
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I am adding a new category to my blogs today: “Life Savors”. From time to time, I will write about some of the “little pleasures” of life that are especially enjoyable or meaningful to me. My purpose is to increase my own appreciation and awareness of each day. I would like to make “daily awareness” …
