The Flower Cross
What a glorious addition to the neighborhood.
A Palm Sunday Stroll
During this COVID lockdown, I miss my church family. I miss the smiles, the greetings, the fellowship. I miss the serenity of sitting with friends in a quiet sanctuary. I miss the sound of my daughter laughing with all her … Continued
Serendipity #5
My grandfather was a man of few words. Whenever we grandkids visited, he never called out a greeting or yelled for us to come join him in the garden. Instead, he would silently crook his finger from across the yard, … Continued
Chalk of the Town
This is a strange time. To say the least. With store closings and social distancing, it’s hard to get together with friends and neighbors. But my neighbors are still finding ways to say hello. To send messages of hope. To … Continued
Not an Irish Setter
Who was in charge of designing this St. Patrick’s Day flag? Did no Irish Setters or wolfhounds apply for the job? Just wondering.
Faces
My neighborhood is full of friendly faces. Sometimes, though, they”re in the most unusual places.
Peace on Earth
And on earth peace, good will toward men.
Light of the World
Sure, I love the inflatable Santas and Grinches and snowmen that pop up in my neighborhood during Christmastime. But sometimes, on a cold winter night, nothing warms the heart more than reminders of what the season is really all about.
Snowman Waiting on a Bus
At first it was the dogs of the neighborhood who waited on buses. Then the pigs started taking buses. Now that the holiday season is here? You guessed it. The snowmen have started hanging out at the bus stop, too.