An art show is a perfect place to people-watch. Being a student of human behavior, I love to just sit and observe. There are some people who will not cross the line into the tent. They look from the outside as if stepping across the line obligates them in some way. Others come right in, … Continue reading Dandelions
Breaking Dawn
I am surrounded by darkness and silence. It is moments before the dawn and I am once again awake. My body doesn’t appear to know that it is summer and I no longer have to rise before the sun. I tip toe onto the porch of my parents’ home so as not to awaken those … Continue reading Breaking Dawn
A Memorial Day Picture
There is a picture in my head this Memorial Day weekend. It is of some guys standing around a grill. The BBQ ribs are smoldering causing people to gather around the surrounding area to chat. Laughter is prevalent, smiles are plentiful. Children run around playing tag. Dogs’ tails are wagging. The sizzle of the grill … Continue reading A Memorial Day Picture
Reflection
I sit in my studio, windows open while I work in wax. With them open, I can almost pretend to be outside as I create. The air is dripping with the scent of honeysuckle which signals me that summer is quickly approaching. However, the coolness of the breeze and the rustle of the leaves invite … Continue reading Reflection
True Heroes
With any disaster there are stories of heroes that emerge. I have noticed in the past couple of disasters a new group that has emerged for performing courageous actions. They are the teachers. It may be surprising to some, but repeatedly we hear of teachers standing between their students and life threatening circumstances…literally laying down … Continue reading True Heroes
A Beginning
And it begins. Hannah left today for her World Race training camp. From what I can gather it is kind of a practice run of what life will be like for the next year of her life. She and her friend Guille loaded up their gear and drove off, leaving me standing in my driveway … Continue reading A Beginning
Thankfulness
Today I am thankful for trees with leaves on them, and for the fact I live on a hill, which means I cannot be seen from the road. All of this thankfulness stems from the fact that my dogs needed to go out this morning…in the rain, and the cold. I, groggy with sleep, leashed … Continue reading Thankfulness
A Day To Pray
I am an intercessor, which means I pray a lot for others. It is not some religious exercise I attempt, but more like an ongoing conversation with God. My heart breaks when people are hurting, my soul rejoices when they rejoice. I cannot seem to stop that compassion from happening, and so, I consider it … Continue reading A Day To Pray
Top 10 Reasons I Hate Insomnia
10. I am exhausted all day, and wide awake all night. (I know this one is obvious, but it must be stated anyway.) 9. I find myself counting my dogs’ snores, and being jealous. 8. I cannot decide whether to get up because I might not go back to sleep, or to stay in bed … Continue reading Top 10 Reasons I Hate Insomnia
Hannah’s Blog
This is a link to Hannah's blog about the world race she is going on in July. You can read her blog and link to other members of her squad as well as check out the videos from around the world. that show what they will be doing. Very cool. http://hannahgunnin.theworldrace.org/?filename=god-is-great
Michelle's Mosaic 