Aspen Park is a wonderful 100-acre park in Gaylord. It has nearly 2 miles of trails through mostly forest and some open areas along with mountain bike trails that cut through the woods. We always hope to see some kind of wildlife and perhaps come nose to nose with elk who might come up to […]
The Noticer by Andy Andrews
“Sometimes all a person needs is a little perspective.”I don’t usually read fiction. But I had heard so much about this particular book (published by Thomas Nelson) that I had to take the time to see what all the buzz was about. It didn’t take a lot of time though. The book is short–only 156 […]
Brush It Off
I had a productive day planned. Randy was supposed to come in his borrowed truck to install the stovetop and microwave. I looked forward to getting my drawers and cupboards back in order. He still had not come by 1, and as I was getting ready to call him, my son called. “I have a […]
How Do You Stand?
Randy was supposed to come this morning to finish installing my stovetop and microwave. He cancelled. He was pretty upset over his weekend. His 5-year-old dog was hit and killed in front of his house. And then he was in an accident where his truck was totalled. He’s looking for a loaner. We rescheduled for […]
I Won’t
We took Gracee to the pool yesterday to practice her skills. I’m amazed at how she has finally lost so much fear and can now jump totally underwater. She’s been learning front and back floats, beginning front and back crawls, rolling over, and ring retrieval from the pool bottom. In the process of trying to […]
Could I Stand?
Ri Hyon Ok. Age 33. Martyr.This woman was reportedly publicly executed in North Korea last month for distributing the Bible. She was also accused of spying for South Korea and the United States. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,534728,00.html Her parents, husband, and 3 children were sent to a political prison camp in Hoeryong, one of the largest prison camps […]
Rollercoasters and Life
I am not a fan of roller coasters. I don’t like the stomach rush. I don’t like the climb because I know there will be a fall. I don’t like the sudden twists and turns and jerks. And they are more sudden and surprising because I don’t see them coming. Because I don’t look. I […]
I Learned To Say It With CLASS
I was reminded again today of one of my Precept students from Tampa. It was 1983. She saw potential in me and signed me up for a basic CLASS seminar–and paid for it. I can’t even remember her name. What an awesome time that was. What an awesome blessing. That was also when I first […]
Cast Your Cares
I’m home in Gaylord this week–the Alpine Village, situated on the 45th parallel, midway between the equator and the North Pole. This is also Alpenfest week, the 45th celebration–the 45th on the 45th. The queen’s pageant always brings back memories since I am a past queen–the 3rd in 1967. I found this picture of myself […]
The Journey Begins
Welcome. I’m so glad you stopped in to visit. I turned 60 this year. More than half my life on earth is done. Maybe even two-thirds. The reality, though, is that none of us know if we have another year, one more month, week, day, hour, or even one more minute. We could be called […]
