This past week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, I had a balance of activities outside of my home along with lots of time in the kitchen. I was preparing the entire Thanksgiving meal---unlike the years before when I only cooked a couple of dishes to share with extended family; this time, I made … Continue reading Life Unfolding: Thanksgiving Blessings
Month: November 2023
Preparation in Gratitude
This week we'll be preparing for Thanksgiving. Some folks will travel great distances; others will drive just down the road to share that meal with family and friends. I've made my first trip to the grocery store to purchase the main items, but for sure there'll be a couple more for those things that were … Continue reading Preparation in Gratitude
Hike Over Bluff Mountain: Friendship Continued
I hadn't seen Paula in six years. How did we go that long after years of spending so much time together? She and her husband, David had been my friends since I met them at Evergreen Church when my sons were in high school. They helped with the youth group and David was also one … Continue reading Hike Over Bluff Mountain: Friendship Continued
The Camino is Calling
This past week was my third of training for the journey I want to take next June. I was talking with my younger son, Ross and described my travel plan. I told him I'd written a blog post and referred to taking a journey with more walking than I've ever done. Then I confessed, "I'm … Continue reading The Camino is Calling