Sister Love
Every other weekend a couple drove thirteen-year-old Patty to the foster home to visit her baby sister, Betty Marie. These trips of sisterly love ended abruptly.
INSPIRATIONAL — walkthehalls
A cup of hope to go with your coffee or tea.
The Friendship Garden
Faithful friends, like perennial flowers, bring beauty to the garden of our lives. Once a friendship takes root in the rich soil of acceptance and kindness ...
Signs of Life
Two trees. Each suffered the same temperatures. The same quirky weather for years and yet, like people, one survives drastic changes. The other...
The Standard Stick
Questions every child—and every adult— can benefit from considering: “What kind of person am I? What kind of person do I want to be?
Healthy Motivators
Goal setting in 2026 will be drastically different. New motivators moved into my life—determination from fear, no more negative self-talk, and an attitude of gratitude.
The Perfect Fit
Have you worked on a puzzle lately? If so, you know the challenge. Pieces come in unique shapes and sizes. One piece can sport more colors
God Answers Prayer
Do you believe God answers prayer? When He does, what is your response? My eyes and nose usually get drippy.
Blooms of July 2025
Some of my most precious gifts are plants from friends. In my bay window a wild thing grows out of control.
A Beautiful Mistake
Rhododendrens add so much beauty and color to any garden. These evergreen woody shrubs sport broad leathery leaves and bloom with lovely colors.
Goals, Gardens, & Prayers
Do you have a fitbit or cell phone that counts your steps every day? If so, do you set specific goals? Do you ever meet or exceed your goals?