Christmas can be one of those "yes and" holidays. YES! It is: the MOST wonderful time of the year a glorious time of being with family...

I knew Mom was weak from the heart attack…. but I sensed the real reason Daddy said not to come visit was because I wanted to bring Sam...

The first year I "wintered" my hibiscus was a complete experiment. I did know that as a tropical plant it wouldn't survive plummeting...

Sam and I had an AMAZING experience last weekend... The Lume. Several friends had told me it was something "not to be missed." But even...

It's been 27 years since my son was in junior high math class... long enough to have forgotten most of what he learned. (OK, probably...

My 40 foot blue spruce is dying. We had an arborist check it out earlier this summer and while we may be able to slow it's decline.... we...

The climbing of stone steps and climbing of growth steps both take intention and effort. But, I am living proof that the climb is...

People walk away with hearts full… because they’ve been seen, heard and valued. And at the end of the day, matters of the heart are what...

Facing our ugly, challenging, naughty experiences can anchor our need for one of THE most important kinds of seed: humility. When that...

Holding THAT image, father's dancing on stage at theirs child's recital, will not only help us open doors for ourselves and others… it...

I have to admit… when I heard the phrase, “Popsicle hotline” I thought… “Seriously?” Maybe, because I have never been a huge fan of...

There were two big plastic tubs full…. of tangled lights. You know… the kind where it looks like someone removed them from the tree,...

I’ll admit… I had serious doubts as to whether I was setting myself up for success or sabotage when I began the 80 Day Obsession. But...

At first glance, I thought I wasn’t seeing clearly. The Facebook post with a room full of folks dressed in workout attire wasn’t...

Fox Theater… on the square in downtown Springfield, Missouri, is where I saw it for the first time. I was mesmerized then and had no idea...

He broke it. When the official word came via email at 1:17 a.m. last Saturday morning I felt shocked and sick. Just a few hours earlier,...

Routine trips to the post office, hair salon, grocery store, or my favorite eating establishment don’t typically rock my world. But last...

You may remember I recently mentioned beginning a new exercise program: 80 Day Obsession. Let me just say… it is not for the faint at...

Ever since we moved into our current home I’ve had this vision of creating a garden in one corner of the yard. Why? For one, we’d like to...

Two things I’ve noticed this week. 1. Stink bugs (not their scientific name, but it’s what we call them) are everywhere…. clutching...