Home again, Home again

It’s becoming home. My new apartment that is. In Knoxville, Tennessee. I knew I would love the weather and I do. I love the hills. Living in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in southeast Ohio for so many years Continue reading Home again, Home again

Eyes Opened

  I clearly remember the day I learned about the “n” word. My father’s parents had done a motor trip to the West and came home through Texas. My grandfather related that he admired how white people in a West Continue reading Eyes Opened

The Lord Is Come

My excitement for the new thing God is doing in my life is growing. Making connections with my new church, Gateway Houston, continues. Our Christmas party Sunday evening was more fun than I could ever imagine. Working hard and diligently Continue reading The Lord Is Come

Joy to the World

I find great joy in being myself these days. God has and continues to restore my love for the good things I find now or found when I was younger. One of my delights is the success my football team Continue reading Joy to the World

Technology Blessings

We lament that our technology is distracting and isolates us. We must choose to connect in person by putting down the tech and making eye and voice contact directly. But today I choose to rejoice in the connections my technology Continue reading Technology Blessings

Do I Like Myself?

Something amazing is happening for me. In my quiet time last week, I found myself telling God that I love being me. I was surprised to hear it coming out of my mouth. I am my own worst critic – Continue reading Do I Like Myself?

Remembering Mother

Mother would have been 95 years old today. Our birthdays are one week apart, always part of our Buckeyes’ football season. I miss her most in autumn; we always talked after an Ohio State football game. Ohio Stadium is home Continue reading Remembering Mother