Today KiKi's toy had to go to the hosi'pul ! When KiKi came to live with us, back in January—after almost two years of living on the streets—the veterinary hospital where we took her to be...ahem...fixed?...checked her in as feral cat - Little Calico. As a result we decided to name her Callie. By mid-February it had… Continue reading toy hosi’pul
Moth Orchids These beauties have been in bloom since December! D bought a 'green' orchid, thinking it might be a rare bird. Turned out it was a 'dyed' bird. 🙂 Joke's on him. But, a pure white phale has always been on our wish list, so...no harm done. When the green flowers were spent I… Continue reading orchids – April ’14
Madison Compton's story begins in a ramshackle mountain cabin when she was a defenseless child of nine. Terrified, yet defiant, the abused little girl grows up to carve out a successful life for herself in the fast paced world of Industrial Design. Everything seems perfect for Maddy, then suddenly, without warning, her past returns, threatening to destroy everything… Continue reading fiction
Lately I wonder... who am i ? Really? Who am I right now? I wonder... A quarter-century ago: top level admin assistant to a corporate CEO with all the perks and stresses attached. Detail oriented, hyper-organized, over-confident and arrogant. Religious... A decade ago: a small business owner and full time career woman. Successful. Independent. Self-assured. Spiritually stagnant... Seven years ago: a… Continue reading who am I now?
Thursday, a Passover meal, a betrayal, tears and arrest Matthew 26.17-75Mark 14.11-72Luke 22.7-65John 13. 2 - 18.27 I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16.33
Jesus was at Bethany, a guest of Simon the Leper. While he was eating dinner, a woman came up carrying a bottle of very expensive perfume. Opening the bottle, she poured it on his head. Some of the guests became furious among themselves. “That’s criminal! A sheer waste! This perfume could have been sold for… Continue reading blessed and betrayed
Easter is not about bunnies or chicks Easter is not about painted eggs or chocolate rabbits baskets filled with toys, or wildly searching girls and boys. Easter is about Jesus... purchased on a Roman cross, that all who call upon His name might become Children of God... Please tell the children... P.S. You might… Continue reading what is Easter about…
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