Legacy Stories
"We shape our buildings, thereafter, our buildings shape us." ~ Winston Churchill Although I can claim no credit for it, it warms my heart to know men from my family have helped build houses of worship giving a place to…
Now, Not Later
“Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.” ―Baltasar Gracian For two years I have been hearing people talk about Simon's famous Baltimore peach cake. It's made the classic way, yeast-based cake topped with fresh peaches like my Grandmother…
Summer’s Child
“August is like the Sunday of summer." ~ Unknown I love the warmth of summer. In every August of my adult life, it's the feelings of simply being a kid that I so enjoy remembering. Youth was a bittersweet time…
Perfect Timing
Miracles come in moments. Be ready and willing. ~ Wayne Dyer I don't know what made me do it. After a few weeks of eyeing a website of interest I decided suddenly I needed to make a call. I felt…
Window of Opportunity
When an window of opportunity presents itself, don't pull down the shade. ~ Tom Peters A few months ago I saw an advertisement for Writing for Your Life Spiritual Writers Conference. I read all about it, and wanted to know more! One…
Steadfast Loyalty
In his holy flirtation with the world, God occasionally drops a pocket handkerchief. These handkerchiefs are called saints. ~ William Buechner Today's blog is essentially a note of gratitude to all who have provided friendship and emotional support to me…
A Brighter Day
"Let light shine out of darkness." ~ Anonymous March will forever be a difficult month for our family. A year ago in March we lost both parents within 23 days of one another. They both relocated to Heaven. A few…
Touched by Aroma
“Nos·tal·gia (n): A feeling that lingers long after the taste is gone.” Jenim Dibie, The Calligraphy of God Have you ever experienced a flashback to your younger years all from a scent that strikes your schnozola? My memoir writing began when I smelled…
Blue Christmas Heart
I've always loved everything about Christmas. With the loss of my two parents nine months ago, this Christmas is quite different. Now, decades later, I am more closely relating to how my mother must have felt trying to make Christmas…
Samaritans Purse: Mongolian Heart Project
“The mind forgets but the heart always remembers.”— Anonymous The Samaritan's Purse Children's Heart Project is near and dear to my heart because I often consider what would have been my outcome if other's didn't care. As a heart patient…