There is such a refreshing feeling waiting for us each day as we stumble to the bathroom and wash our faces. Of course in winter up north, we have to wait for the warm water to travel from the hot water heater to the bathroom sink. When it does reach the faucet and a warm wash cloth hits your face. Isn’t that the best way to start the day? But. Yes, a cold slap in the face … [Read more...] about Wiping The Slate Clean-Again
Is This You?
Inanimate Things
Communication. There seems to be two basic forms of communication. The non-verbal and the verbal. I tend to use the verbal. A lot. My verbal orifice, my mouth, tends to get my happy self into just enough hot water. More often than not what comes out of my mouth is exactly the thoughts that have formed in my brain. But. Yes, a thoughtfully and artfully created “but.” Sometimes … [Read more...] about Inanimate Things
Is this you? Miracles on 7th Street
By Trina Machacek“December is the season of miracles.” This means that the month of December, particularly around Christmas time, is considered a time when people are most likely to believe in or experience extraordinary events, often associated with the miracle of Jesus’ birth, signifying hope, generosity, and the possibility of unexpected positive occurrences.There seems to … [Read more...] about Is this you? Miracles on 7th Street
So Many Stories of Skunks
When the surroundings in which you choose to live is of a rural motif, you have to realize you are invading the habitats of many creatures. Creatures that were there first. Large and small and everything in-between. You are the invader. In your capacity as an invader, you can become a good neighbor in the neighborhood or be one of “those” neighbors. Hopefully most of us will … [Read more...] about So Many Stories of Skunks
Courage, Heart and Brains
I am the one person that come high water or company, I will sit and be enthralled by The Wizard of Oz. I know people who have never seen this classic tale of good and not so good. Of hope and desire. Learning to always have hope. But. Yes, a yellow brick road to a “but.” I am here to tell you, my very favorite part? Oh hands down; the flying monkeys.As the green faced, high … [Read more...] about Courage, Heart and Brains