Tag: a writers life
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A Moment of Certainty
I sat outside on the deck with the doggos to observe the happenings in my little world and I’m noticing how differently things are done nowadays almost with a lack of care. The sound of a trash truck is a highlight of a dogs week, so we waited, listened and watched. We could hear it…
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The Positive One
We don’t have to be famous to make an impact. By paying attention to the people God places in our path, we can make a difference to those around us, one tortured soul at a time. I received a message from our call center through my work and I could tell by the tone of…
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If It Was Up to Me
I’m so uncomfortable over the things God’s calling me to do and it all started shortly after leaving one of my jobs. Why did I have 2 jobs? I didn’t need both financially, but all my years as a single Mom instilled the mindset that I needed one for backup. It’s been a rocky road…
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The Terrifying, Yet Marvelous Terrain of Unknown Outcomes
The doggos see me grasp the familiar mug from the shelf, fill it with dark brown liquid and think I’m going to step outside with them like I used to with my morning mug. I had to give up drinking hot coffee and switch to cold brew, but I miss cradling that warm mug on…
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The Ugliest Pillow in the World
I can only hope someone taught you how to make your bed. It may sound insignificant, but it matters. When night arrives and it’s time to remove all of the throw pillows and pull the covers back to slip into bed, it just feels like a day well lived. I also hope someone taught you…
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What a Year Can Do
The dogs know when I wake up on edge and they’re eager to be let outside. I don’t blame them because when I feel off center, I don’t want to be around me either! October is my birthday month and I’ve been pondering what a year can do. Last Friday, I met Lady A for…
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Follow the Feet
Living in this house has unraveled the rush. You just can’t get in a hurry, or do anything quickly here. The dogs have a water bowl on a step in the backyard that I refill with fresh water everyday. Turning on the outdoor spigot it takes time for the water to reach the end of…
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Table for One
I’m not sure how much Mama enjoyed her life. She had a full time job, 5 days a week from 9 to 5, and then came home to her other job of making sure our homework and chores were complete. She slipped seamlessly from her paid position to raising four kids, plus a husband and…
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The Art of Noticing
One of the hardest things for me to do right now is to not water the Bougainvillea. Each day that passes another bloom appears, but I wait 3 days and then check the soil with my moisture meter. If they’re bone dry, they get a good drenching for one more bloom. They are not by…
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Hope Tree Farm
Dr. Jason wants me to sweat. Living in Texas, you don’t have to do much to work up a sweat, but I do enjoy sweating while working in the yard. A couple of my workouts are 45 minutes long, so I sweat, but it’s different than working outside. My friend, Dwight, over at Faded Jeans…
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Piddling on Purpose
When I return home from my morning walk, Winnie jumps up and greets me at the door. Denver is laying on the deck enjoying the coolest part of the day, but he comes inside when I return. They watch to see where I’m going to sit before finding their spots on the floor, but as…
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In Private
I was recently reminded to be careful who I share my ‘big dream’ with. To others it will sound crazy and they’ll take a step back. The dream in your heart was planted there for you and you alone. It won’t make sense to anyone else, so focus on the steps in private. Here’s an…
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Do More Living
Here we are…awake at 5:30 am, again. I stayed up later than usual last night, talking on the phone with my daughter, so it seems it doesn’t really matter what time I go to sleep, if God wants me awake at 5:30, so be it. *Robin Sharma would be proud. I woke up thinking about…
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Rain or Shine
When we make a commitment to ourselves, a seed is planted within. We nurture it with simple, daily actions because it has a hard time being ignored. Stay focused on the commitment day in and day out, so the seed within, will sprout and grow. They were calling for rain overnight, which we need, but…
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Clear, Blue Morning
The best part of the day for me is morning. I love waking up before the dawn to sit in the middle of my bed and gaze through my bedroom window to witness the night brighten into day. This morning my phone buzzed with an email letting me know that my friend, Missy, over at…
