by Joanne | Jan 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
I had a conversation with a friend the other day. She shared of a difficult circumstance that was unfolding in her life. The hard part was that she had no control over the situation & just had to go through it. I listened intently, caring about my friend & yet...
by Joanne | Jan 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Did you smell it this morning? It was kind of like that new car smell. Or perhaps it was like when you light a new Yankee Candle for the first time. Or it could have been like a new bottle of perfume. Then it could have been like breathing in the sweetness of a...
by Joanne | Dec 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Yesterday we all heard the news of the heinous actions of a young man that took the lives of 28 people, 20 of them young children. We were shocked, saddened, & angered. I found myself thankful that my granddaughter goes to a school that keeps all doors locked to...
by Joanne | Dec 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
I woke early this morning. Wide awake & thoughts fully engaged. In the dim light in our kitchen, I waited for the coffee to finish, poured a cup & headed to my desk. I read some Scriptures, then emails & sat thinking about what I had read. Life can be so...
by Joanne | Aug 8, 2012 | Book Reviews
I love the writings of Andy Andrews for so many reasons. His books have caused history to come alive to me. His writing makes me think about things that perhaps I ordinarily would not & I so appreciate that in him. About two weeks ago, I finished his book, The...
