Pretty in Pink

Few things in life can produce such an instantaneous joyful reaction than the appearance of a pink bakery box. There’s something about that pink cardboard caddy that causes us to forego socially acceptable behavior as […]

A Wink and a Prayer

Sitting in a darkened movie theater I was unable to focus my attention because I was worried about whether I’d remembered to close my garage door when I left the house. I was also troubled […]

Stupid is as Stupid Does …

Many years ago my husband and I made a financial investment that we thought would eventually pay off in big dividends for us. At the time, we prayed about the investment and sought wise counsel. […]

A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On

I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to routine. I absolutely loathe change. Some would call me dull and boring, but I reign in that arena and dull and boring works for me. […]

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Waking suddenly from the nightmare was nearly as startling as a pre-dawn alarm clock. My bad dream was motivated by actual physical pain that transcended my unconscious mind; the result of sleeping in a weird […]

My Life as a Super Model

Forty years ago I looked and acted much differently than I do these days. I was a petite little thing weighing barely more than 110 pounds with waist-length hair. I had a cute button nose […]

God’s Return Policy

The month of December can be a month of endless busyness and stress-filled days cloaked in financial worry regarding family and gift-giving. My family is particularly busy during the month as two of my three […]