Memories of Granddad
Some of my earliest memories are of my great-grandfather. His name was Claude Gibson. He had no middle name so if there was a form to fill out, he would…
Remembering Sam’s Sushi
This post is about Sam’s Sushi. If you’ve been around Nashville for a while you have probably heard of or been to Sam’s. It closed in 2014. I had changed…
10 Ways to Show Love to Ourselves and Others
“‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord."Leviticus 19:18 (NIV) You’ve seen this verse a…
When Was the Last Time You Were Kind
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) I’ve been listening to a book by Donna Cameron. It is…
The Power of Quiet
"The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools."Ecclesiastes 9:17 (NIV) The Quiet Life I am a quiet person. I’ve…
Why I Want to Write
My parents tell me that I could read at a young age. I don’t remember learning how to read. It is as if I just knew it. I joke that…
What Would I say to My Younger Self
I saw this in an article recently about blog topic ideas. If you could go back in time what would you say to yourself? I think it depends on the…
Conversations With My Cat
Big Boy, aka Monster: “Hey Mom, what are you doing?” Me: “I'm trying to do this exercise video.” Monster: “Why is she standing on her hands with her one leg…
Halloween and The Bible
Halloween is coming. The stores already have out candy and costumes. Guess it will be different this year. I remember my Dad telling me stories about how he would go…
Dealing With The Heat
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) The Summer of Our Lives It is August where I live and it…