It was love at first sight. When I saw this gorgeous black and cream fabric, I knew I had to take it home with me. It just happened to be upoholstered to a chair. But I was smitten… I couldn’t breath… I couldn’t think straight… The rest is just a blurr.. and the next thing I knew my husband was…
Tag: life
What Happened to that Little Girl?
Last evening, we ate dinner with a lovely Italian family from our church. I especially say Italian, because they are proud of their ethnicity; and I am fascinated by it as well. We have known them for many years. They have five bright children; and their parents, in their 80’s, live with them a few months…
haiku: my heart
I have two hearts: one of tin for daily use and one of rare china
More than “Three Forks” to Celebrate
Friday evening, Wayne and I celebrated our pastor and his wife’s 50th wedding anniversary at Three Forks in Dallas. Although we had been there, it was a first for Syble and Olen. And we used more than “three forks” to celebrate. In fact, we used 12 forks altogether: four for salad, four for steak, potatoes, creamed corn, and…
Slice of Life
Here’s a slice of life. I have been sitting by the fire all day in this big chair, reading. Pure luxury. Ahhh, a day just to read… and not to write… to think… and not to write…
From My Cold Window
Winter night alone… icy branches in the wind like cold empty arms. Winter night alone… blue snow under the street lamp blue flames in the hearth.
Anchored
I, like thousands of Americans, am deeply grieved about the university tragedy yesterday. I am angry. The blood shed of innocent life is unconscionable.
Pouch of Myrrh
Myrrh for a pouch… My beloved is to me a pouch of myrrh which lies all night between my breasts. –Song of Songs 1:13 A few years ago, I wept through a message, delivered at my home church, by Gary Wiens on the above Scripture. I am still moved to tears when I remember his…
This Part…
We are in the Lufthansa lounge in Frankfurt waiting to fly home in a few hours. I am recollecting the last two weeks while enjoying a latte…
Stepping into the 20s
We are in the mountains of Cyprus. It is so cold, but the fresh mountain air, the scent of pine, and the wood burning in the fireplaces are invigorating. This clean air almost makes me dizzy. It is great to be here in the community where we lived for three years. The relationships are dear and…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 