In the quiet moments, the discoveries are made. – Vera Farmiga I look back, now, and I know that the naming moment, which seemed so insignificant then, which seemed to demand no more than an arbitrary and superstitious yes or no, was in fact a pivotal moment in my life. – Gregory David Roberts I remember the […]
Every Last Generation Is A Powerful Servant Of The Next
“He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.” – Luke 1:50 NLT God’s mercy in every last generation, goes beyond simply not getting what we all know we deserve. The word for mercy embraces His covenant love for all of mankind. However, a critical element is mankind’s individual choice to receive […]
Happy Twenty Twenty Two? Yes, With Forward Motion
“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect” ― Alan Cohen Forward motion is not what comes to mind describing the last two years. Lockdowns, hindrances, interruptions, and constant adjustments have taken an emotional toll on all of us and have tried to define us. This was one […]
I Just Want To Write! Some Observations and Rants From A Determined Creative
Write what should not be forgotten. – Isabel Allende As a determined creative, this BLOG began with a simple premise: to capture story in four themes that have occurred over the 65 plus years of my life: Family, Foundations, Flight, and Faith, and share them on this platform. Giving Lost Stories A Voice…is my tagline. […]
What To Do With Leftover Treasures Rescued From An Attic Renovation
The story behind a certain activity and/or objects serves to document steps in a project, especially one of long duration. These may not be as personal as other forms of story but have value nonetheless. Following is an example of such a piece. What do we plant when we plant the tree? We plant the houses […]
How A Long Colorful Road Trip, A Civil War Book Launch, And Family Relate
As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see. — Vincent Van Gogh When one thinks of the upper Midwest, the American Civil War does not immediately come to mind. However, a few weeks ago, we embarked on a five day road trip that […]
Who Were The Strong Courageous Women Of Stately Maison Steinbuchel?
“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Strong courageous women are not looked down upon much today. However, in the past, well-behaved was the virtue that rose to the top of the pile. While I do not believe one excludes the other, not at all, sometimes these attributes are judged more in the […]
An Inspiring Belated Happy Birthday To Awesome America
“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” —John F. Kennedy Happy belated birthday America! Even belated wishes can be full of meaning. In fact, […]
How Family Is A Stunning Link To Our Past
“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 […]