Songbirds: A Poem
In the early morning sunlight, the songbirds awaken. We see them now, in the branches of the maples, Singing with no thought for tomorrow. The light of the sun shows us their gentle beauty, Their eyes, so bright. The cares of the day have not reached them; They have...
The Beauty in the Long Way
A faithful reader of mine told me that she had been checking my blog every day in hopes of a new post. That’s one of the reasons I’m writing this now. I don’t know what I’m going to write about tonight. I’m going to start typing and see what...
Some Tea, Some Books, and Friendships to Hold Onto
I’ve been blessed in my life with really good friendships. I’ve never been the sort of person who has scads of friends, always making new ones and never growing close to any of them. Instead, I have a small, intimate group of friends that I am always getting to...
Post-Christmas Blues and God’s Goodness
“…Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 The beginning of January always makes me think about setting goals and making resolutions. There have been years in the past when I would make long, detailed lists of...