PinnedMember-onlyAbout My Dog — CooperAbout My Dog — Cooper In lieu of about me In place of an About Me page, I’ve opted to write About My Dog, Cooper. Eventually I will find the fortitude to write about myself. In the meantime — If Cooper had a dating profile — Chill, Dapper, Dog, Looking…Dogs4 min read
Published in Koinonia·Aug 5Member-onlyWelcome to our Church if__?Do the doors of your church swing wide for all? — I park, grab my Bible, jaunt down the sidewalk, excited for Sunday’s service. A woman is pacing in front of the stairs that lead to the towering doors of our 110-year-old church. “Good morning,” I say, ignoring her body language, begging to be left unseen. She nods. “Are you thinking…Christianity5 min read
Aug 2Member-onlyAn Open Letter to the Man who Designed Stainless Steel ToiletsAn Open Letter to the Man who Designed Stainless Steel Toilets This is so NOT a love letter Dear Sir, Is it presumptuous of me to address you as Sir? I think not. Women can be catty, possibly lean towards the B-word. We’re competitive and known to be lethal if…Humor2 min read
Published in Koinonia·Jul 23Member-onlyIf you Were a Walking Talking Sandwich Board, What Would it Say?Walk the talk — I’m currently reading through the book of Joshua. I can’t tell you the voice I hear when I read the Bible. Yet whenever I read the scripture, Joshua 1:9, I hear my friend Billie Jean’s voice. …Christianity4 min read
Published in Koinonia·Jul 6Member-onlyBeware Writing is Fattening!20 lbs later … — Writing is fattening! If you don’t believe me, talk to my scale. In 2010 I closed the door to my 16-year-old antique business. It served as my identity and died the same year I lost my brother, dad, and mother-in-law. I still refer to 2010 as the year of loss…Writing Tips5 min read
Published in Koinonia·Jul 6Member-onlyThe Sunday DinnerWhy I prefer God’s will over mine — A picture in my heart keeps me humble. The scene takes place on a Sunday after church. We’re seated at a long table, every chair occupied by our children and grandchildren, heads bowed in prayer. The thought takes my breath away. …Christianity3 min read
Jun 23Member-onlyHelp! God’s Over Blessed MeHelp! God’s Over Blessed Me What are you whining about? Most people see my obviously dyed red-hair, wrinkly, twinkling eyes, grandma-esque demeanor, fast assuming I’m retired and looking forward to my next nap. I confess, the nap part is true but retirement is not on my bucket list. At this…Life Lessons2 min read
Jun 22Member-onlyForgiving The Naked Lady TattooForgiving The Naked Lady Tattoo The story below, “Forgiving the Naked Lady Tattoo,” was previously published in “The Salvation Army — Warcry,” magazine. Submitting to Warcry was a Hail Mary since they publish mostly standard veteran articles and it had been previously rejected by dozens of lesser publications. I’m telling…Christian5 min read
Jun 7Member-onlyWhy Read for Read Followers are the Smart ChoiceWhy Read for Read Followers are the Smart Choice Have you ever been held hostage, tortured waterboard-style with words in place of water? Well, if you apply that concept to writing it works the same. Expecting readers will find your words fascinating upon first glance happens, but it’s rare. If…Read2 min read
Jun 6Member-onlyAn Open Dialogue with God about IdolatryAn Open Dialogue with God about Idolatry I’ve been talking with God lately about idolatry. Admittedly, He listens, I talk, that is until this morning. Since you weren’t part of the conversation, I’ll catch you up. A Little Background God pursued me my entire life through ignorance, denial and outright…Inspiration4 min read
