{advent hope}

Sometimes things don’t go as planned.  I’m sure that’s an obvious fact to you, my blog reader.  But I’ll give an example anyway. I frequently place books on hold at the library.  A while back, I placed John Grisham’s latest novel, The Racketer along with Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behavior.  I was number 1,023 [not really, … More {advent hope}

{adverse Advent}

I have multiple journals. One is green and I carry it in my purse.  It’s purpose is prayer and devotional thoughts. One is small and brown and I also carry it with me.  I use it to jot down writing ideas, mainly for my blog.  It’s also handy if I come across a good quote.  … More {adverse Advent}

{merry Advent}

New year resolutions are generally made at the end of December/beginning of January.  I’m not sure why, but this year a bunch of {resolution} type thoughts hit me right after Thanksgiving. It strikes me as odd I have come to think of the precursor to Easter season as important.  We have a name for it, … More {merry Advent}

think [beyond] pink

It’s October, which means Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Lexington’s Race for the Cure was yesterday.  Friday evening as I drove home through downtown, I noticed all the hoopla being set up for the festivities. I realize breast cancer is a big deal.  First of all, I’m a middle aged female.  Second of all, I’ve had … More think [beyond] pink