Well, life is not as exciting in Texas on a daily basis as when my husband and I are traveling. Suburban life is downright boring compared to Ethiopia, Ukraine, Russia, Brazil, or Israel. But that is exactly why I like the months we are here–routine and down time. There must be some plain and simple…
Susan Boyle: ‘I Dreamed a Dream… ‘
Her angelic voice wowed the judges, the audience, and the world… “I dreamed a dream in time gone by… when hope was high and life worth living…” Overnight sensation and contestant on Britain’s Got Talent TV show, Susan Boyle belted out the famous song from “Le Miserables,” and a star was born! The most compelling…
Five Words
Five words about my day…
Israeli Cooking Blog
Carol Cantrell, a friend of mine, has lived in Jerusalem for 20 years. She has a very authentic Israeli cooking blog.
Who Snubbed the Queen?
Elizabeth, Queen of England, has been snubbed and is not happy about it.
The Morning after Rain…
I am sitting in our backyard under the arbor and next to the pond. The morning after rain is always so fresh and clear. It’s like getting a new lease on life… all the dusty old is washed away, with a sparkling new start… As I was enjoying my cup of coffee and meditating on…
haiku: broken-shadow moon
in the twilight ofdusky eve your smile sparkedthe broken-shadow moon
American Can-Do Spirit
Growing up in Colorado, Memorial Day weekend was a time for barbecuing chicken, enjoying potato salad, and eating homemade peach ice cream. It was also a time to visit the graveside of my grandmother and other relatives. As a kid, it was a fun weekend that included great food and lots of family activity. Memorial Day…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 