Cultivate
“A gentle tongue is a tree of life…” Proverbs 15:4a, ESV Joining like-minded sisters at Photo Credit
I met her when I was in grad school. We had class together all day on Saturday — two four-hour courses back to back with a 90-minute lunch break in between. She hopped in my car to go grab a bite to eat a few times, and as the weeks went by we learned…
Last night I celebrated my best friend’s birthday at a French Cafe in town.Β We had reservations for five at 6:45 PM.Β Β We gathered at a big round table by the window and enjoyed chatting about everything and about nothing.Β Β An artsy black chandelier provided muted lighting, and a talented pianist tickled the ivories in…
On the day of the Boston Marathon bombing, many unsung heroes reached out to help those in dire need.Β Nurses, doctors, and by-standers all rushed toward danger to tie tourniquets, carry wounded to ambulances, and hold the hands of those who cried out in fear and pain.Β These brave souls thought not of themselves and…
My parents own a Pekingese puppy named Fifi.Β She has captured their hearts and eats way too much food from the table.Β A happy dog, her bubbly nature has added great joy to my mom in her retirement.Β Fifi is spoiled to the core (I should know, I lived there before she did, and I…
I married a Gringo. Β My Cuban grandmother speaks not a word of English, and my husband only knows how to say “cheese” and “hello” in Spanish. Β This means I spend a lot of time translating.Β This weekend, I tried to tell my abuela a story about a nightmare my husband had experienced.Β In the dream,…