My husband and I took a walk at the local county park the other day. Of course, we were very careful to maintain the Covid-19 required six-feet distance between us and the other walkers we passed on the trail. As people in Minnesota are prone to do, we all smiled and nodded to each other…
Covid Care
Covid Care Is it just me, or did this whole Covid crisis just blow up overnight? One minute I was supposed to be preparing for insolation and 20 seconds later, I was told to hunker down in my house before I even had time to figure out what I was supposed to do to prepare….
Rehearsing the Goodness of God
I once heard a speaker say that we’re either going through a hard time, just coming out of a hard time, or about to go through a hard time. Hard times and difficult situations are just a part of life. I don’t know anyone who is a fan of hard times. I know I’m not….
The Year in Pictures
A few years ago I started using my last blog post of the year as a compilation of some of my favorite pictures or moments of the year. And, why mess with a good tradition? Here are a few from 2019 that pretty much sum of the year. In January my longtime friend, Janet (notice…
I Am Not a Lone Tree
A couple of weeks ago I experienced a series of symptoms that I later learned all suggested a heart attack. I guess I missed the memo about cardiac symptoms. Who knew that dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, and sweating were indicators of a cardiac malfunction? Maybe you, but I didn’t. So, once the world stopped…
What Makes a Veteran?
As you are no doubt aware, today is Veteran’s Day. Yesterday at church our pastor asked every veteran in attendance to please stand to be honored for their service. We do this at our church on every holiday designed to honor those who have served their country. And every time John stands up but does…