I thanked my friend for the “Thinking of You” card she’d sent, the one in my mailbox on top of the stack of bills. “Oh, that ole thing? I’m sorry it wasn’t a better one but it was what I had.” I knew why she’d said that; the card was a bit faded and the … Continue reading Manna
The Rhythm of the Day
I arrived at the two-week writer’s residency in central Kentucky, expecting to have to juggle my time between farm chores, shared kitchen duties with fellow artists, providing a community educational program, and writing. But when I got there, nothing was as I expected. The herd of cows had been sold, there was no garden, and … Continue reading The Rhythm of the Day
Not Like Me
I watched that ‘hunk of burnin’ love’ from across the crowd. It had been a fun day, riding my bike around Mackinac Island in northern Michigan and then happening upon the outside summer concert. I wasn’t content to just watch ‘Elvis,’ I wanted to get up close to him. As soon as he finished his … Continue reading Not Like Me
Surprised by #GoingSocial
I walked away from the pitch session at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers’ Conference, stunned yet hopeful. The literary agent had shown interest in my memoir. She had a couple of suggestions for the text—easy fixes, I thought. But then she’d added, “I want you to get your social media following up to 2-3K … Continue reading Surprised by #GoingSocial
If I Live to be 100
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. I was fifty-two and staying at my first hostel while on my solo journey that June. Since Sunday had always been a family day, I felt drawn to visit one of the sites on the island, Polly Hill Arboretum, that reminded me of a … Continue reading If I Live to be 100
Eye on the Sparrow
I sit at the dining room table and write, occasionally looking up at the window where there’s an attached bird feeder. It’s the first one I’ve ever had so close for my viewing and since the word’s gotten out, we’re attracting lots of small birds and an occasional cardinal. Now that I’m home a lot … Continue reading Eye on the Sparrow
Bright Side of the Road
Bright Side of the Road. That’s the title of one of my favorite Van Morrison songs that I enjoy dancing to at the Sunday Night Swing Dance. Sometimes I’m fortunate to have William as my partner. He’s from Belfast, Ireland and remembers seeing Van Morrison performing in the local clubs before he was famous. While … Continue reading Bright Side of the Road
Follow Your Energy
Follow Your Energy. That was one of the big takeaways from my Life Coaching course. What I found interesting was how to help clients when they were deciding on a course of action but were conflicted over their options. Prior to my training, I would have probably encouraged the client to write down their options, … Continue reading Follow Your Energy
Dry Well
I’m staring at the screen and searching for inspiration and knowing I have a post due. But what can I write, when I’m feeling tired and my well has gone dry? What do you have for me to inspire others’ with, Lord, when I’m wondering if I’m inspired myself? I trace my tiredness and think … Continue reading Dry Well
The Plans I Have for You
January is a month of looking ahead and planning for the year. We make work goals and vacation plans. I dream about where I’ll take my solo journey, my pilgrimage. This year, I have the excitement of anticipating the birth of my first grandchild, a baby boy – a new chapter of life about to … Continue reading The Plans I Have for You
Connie Rosser Riddle 