“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” —Alex Haley, author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family When one thinks of the upper Midwest, the American Civil War does not immediately come to mind. However, in the fall of 2022, we embarked on a five-day road […]
How To Turn A TV Stand Into Cute Wooden Easels
Creativity is always a leap of faith. You’re faced with a blank page, a blank easel, or an empty stage. – Julia Cameron I enjoy my vision boards. I keep them simple using foam core boards from Dollar Tree. However, I grew tired of them sitting on the floor and falling over in the corner […]
What If It Was Always Awesome June? Hello Summer!
“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” — L.M. Montgomery When one is retired from working as an employee, one would think that the seasons, including summer, would all blend together. Although my time is more flexible, it is not entirely disconnected from the rhythm […]
Laying Our Loved Ones To Rest With Honor And Dignity
“The first night in Morotai, the Japanese sent over a bomber on the north end of the island. The next day we went out and dug a deeper foxhole.” – Lt. Joseph F. Cullen, Personal Diary My husband went to rent a car for a trip to the west coast. The occasion: A memorial service […]
The Writings of HANCOCK – A Private World
“when the inner garden is under cultivation and God’s Spirit is present, harvests are regular events. The fruits? Things like courage, hope, love, endurance, joy, and lots of peace.” ― Gordon MacDonald, Ordering Your Private World I self-published a book through Amazon in 2015. The book was compiled in 2000 a few months after my father died. […]
Five Musts When You Go To War In Order To Fight From Victory
“Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:” Psalms 144:1 KJV “Nancy, I am sorry to tell you that the biopsy indicates cancer. I have made an appointment for you to meet with a surgeon next week.” It was not news I wanted anytime, but particularly […]
How To Define Adventure Elements of A Journey Road Map
All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination. – Earl Nightingale Every journey needs a road map. I am resuming work on a book (I have several underway), that I began when I received a diagnosis of breast cancer. After an initial burst of content […]
How Troubles Can Be Transformed Into Testimony – Armed By Joy
“He knows how to take your troubles and turn them into trophies, how to take the test and make it your testimony.” ~ Joel Osteen Troubles are a staple of life on this earth. Some folks seem to thrive on looking for it, while others simply expect it on a daily basis. Most times those […]
How DNA, Curiosity, Speculation And Imagination Become Brilliant Allies
“Closing my eyes to connect to my roots. I sense the wisdom of my ancestors and my grandmother smiles.” ―The Gossamer Path “Understanding your heritage, your roots, and your ancestry is an important part of carving out your future.” A few years ago, my spouse and I had our DNA tested simply out of curiosity. […]