Tuesdays and New Geraniums: A Semi-Illustrated List of Eleven Things

November 7, 2017 By 6 Comments

White geraniums? So much new. So maybe I don’t have the right to just sit down after a year’s absence, or near enough, and begin posting again like nothing happened. And believe you me, things happened. I’ll have more to share once I clear these lingering bits of literary laryngitis. For now, I invite you […]


Filed Under: family, God's omnipotence, home, husband, Isaiah 32, marriage, neighbors, restoration, truth

Whose Church Is It, Anyway?

October 17, 2013 By 8 Comments

My Wacky Little Church Fantasy: Jesus Church This nutty idea is running through my head. It started in the fellowship hall at Trabuco Canyon Community Church*. Last Sunday, after service, I stood, sipping coffee from a paper cup and nibbling on a miniature lemon and poppyseed scone, chatting with Grace and Cheryl, two sisters in Christ. The topic […]


Filed Under: church, community, faith, family, glory, God's omnipotence, Matthew 16, neighbors, obedience, restoration, service, unity

Buddy’s Slumber Party

August 29, 2012 By

My Buddy, Buddy.  His Master’s Call“Who does that chocolate lab belong to?” I asked Rich as I returned, that summer a few years ago, from a Saturday’s trip to San Diego. I sat on the rocker on our front deck, where I’d plunked myself upon my arrival. He stood in the front yard, hose in […]


Filed Under: dog, faith, God's omnipotence, grace, hospitality, neighbors, Psalm 3, visitor