Making widgets is a complicated business. The environment has to be just so. The machines and technology must work properly. Those on the line must do their jobs with precision. Quality control must check and recheck each product to assure all are up to standard. If one wire isn’t attached correctly or if one plastic … Continue reading Children are not Widgets
Small Town Life
There are many advantages and disadvantages to small town life. It is not easy to be in a place with so few restaurants, or no movie theater. I do not like the fact that you have to drive 45 minutes to obtain medical attention, find a book store, or shop at a mall. You have … Continue reading Small Town Life
The Lesson of Forsythia
Forsythia is in bloom. As one of the boldest of the spring flowers, she begs to be noticed with her wild mane of yellow blossoms. She cries out, “Spring is here! Spring is here!” Along the roadways, she is untamed and waves madly in the March winds. In some yards, they have tried to subdue … Continue reading The Lesson of Forsythia
Whispered Moments
I was driving when something caught my eye. It was something GREEN amidst the dull brown and gray landscape that surrounded me. I did a double take and low and behold it was GRASS! And a willow tree that was waving in the breeze as if to say, “Look at me! I have a new … Continue reading Whispered Moments
Dear Paul
I got to thinking the other day about the Apostle Paul’s mother. I wondered if she was fearful of his missionary journey, and so I decided to write a fictitious letter from her to Paul and then his reply. It started out as a humorous idea, but then as I wrote, I found myself relating … Continue reading Dear Paul
Snowbirds
I was born and raised in the South and I haven’t ever moved away. I have visited other beautiful regions, but I wouldn’t want to live anywhere but here. I drink iced tea year round. I eat boiled peanuts from roadside stands. I sit in rocking chairs on the front porch to pass the time, … Continue reading Snowbirds
In the Silence
Silence covered the earth in the night. It fell from the sky ever so gently, ever so quietly while I was sleeping. Its snowy flakes covered the ground like a blanket. Without a sound, it handed out shawls to the trees and shrubs to wrap around their shoulders. I tried to emulate it on quiet … Continue reading In the Silence
City Eyes
I don’t know if you are aware…but there is a difference between city eyes and country eyes. Allow me to explain. At night, in the city, there is a lot of activity…cars moving, people walking, taxis weaving in and out of traffic…it’s just a busy place. When you look around there is light everywhere. Marquee … Continue reading City Eyes
21 Shades of Red
Red is the color of passion. Enraged anger, deep shame and romantic love are all red. Along with these crimson hues, are the lighter shades of pink…innocence, femininity, and virtue. The many shades and depth of the color encompass strong emotions. Emotions that make hearts pump and faces flush. Emotions that make us feel something. … Continue reading 21 Shades of Red
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More of my 1,000 gracefilled moments... 61. A Wild Canadian Geese couple looking for a place to rest… overhead…flying, honking…then gliding and touching down in the sparkling lake water like they are skiing…settling in. 62. Same lake, different couple. Mallards. Hugging the side, in the shallows. The green head of the male shimmers in the … Continue reading 61-81
Michelle's Mosaic 